Who should replace İlkay Gündoğan?
CM/CDM/CAMGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitİlkay Gündoğan's profile ↗
İlkay Gündoğan is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Gündoğan, Gianluca Busio from Venezia stands out with a fit score of 84/100, followed closely by Kenneth Taylor from AFC Ajax with a fit score of 82/100. These players offer similar tactical capabilities, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Bilal El Khannousssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €32m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match İlkay Gündoğan
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for İlkay Gündoğan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) does the closest job to İlkay Gündoğan, at 92/100 on profile. Kenneth Taylor and Hans Vanaken follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace İlkay Gündoğan?
Yes — Rob Schoofs (KV Mechelen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for İlkay Gündoğan?
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