Who should replace Gerson?
CM/CDM/RWCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerson's profile ↗
Gerson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cruzeiro in Brazil's Serie A, with 18 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. The best replacements for Gerson include Dani Parejo from Villarreal, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Olivier Ntcham from Samsunspor, also with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Gerson, such as Matheus Pereira and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, also demonstrate strong tactical compatibility with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Marino Illescassimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 25 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerson
≈ 100% Gerson · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gerson · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gerson · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gerson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) does the closest job to Gerson, at 91/100 on profile. Matheus Pereira and Olivier Ntcham follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gerson?
Yes — Marino Illescas (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gerson?
Doppel learns Gerson's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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