Who should replace Gerard Gumbau?
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerard Gumbau's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gerard Gumbau, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jon Ander Olasagasti, Filip Ugrinić, Răzvan Marin. Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jóhann Guðmundsson at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gerard Gumbau
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €5.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Răzvan Marinsimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Jóhann Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Burnley | 33 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerard Gumbau
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gerard Gumbau?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) does the closest job to Gerard Gumbau, at 92/100 on profile. Filip Ugrinić and Răzvan Marin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gerard Gumbau?
Yes — Jóhann Guðmundsson (Burnley) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gerard Gumbau?
Doppel learns Gerard Gumbau's role profile from his 2025/26 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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