Who should replace Ismael Gharbi?
CAM/LWSporting Braga · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Gharbi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Ismael Gharbi, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Rodrigo Riquelme, Cameron Puertas, Anthony Gordon. Rodrigo Riquelme (Atlético Madrid) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Raheem Sterling at about €2.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Ismael Gharbi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €4.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Anthony Gordonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €67m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Jaden Philogene-Bidacesimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €19m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Jérémy Dokusimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €70m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Andrés Gómezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 24 | €11m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Gharbi
≈ 100% Ismael Gharbi · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ismael Gharbi · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ismael Gharbi · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismael Gharbi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rodrigo Riquelme (Atlético Madrid) does the closest job to Ismael Gharbi, at 92/100 on profile. Cameron Puertas and Anthony Gordon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismael Gharbi?
Yes — Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €2.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismael Gharbi?
Doppel learns Ismael Gharbi's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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