Who should replace Igor Gomes?
CM/CAM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Gomes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Igor Gomes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Lucas Moura, Teun Koopmeiners, Ivan Ilić. Lucas Moura (São Paulo) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Lucas Moura at about €2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Igor Gomes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Mourasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Gomes
≈ 100% Igor Gomes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Igor Gomes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Igor Gomes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Gomes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Moura (São Paulo) does the closest job to Igor Gomes, at 92/100 on profile. Teun Koopmeiners and Ivan Ilić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Gomes?
Yes — Lucas Moura (São Paulo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Gomes?
Doppel learns Igor Gomes's role profile from his 2020/25 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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