Who should replace Gerard Gumbau?
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerard Gumbau's profile ↗
Gerard Gumbau is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Gumbau, Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace also provides an excellent option with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €5.7m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerard Gumbau
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gerard Gumbau · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gerard Gumbau?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Filip Ugrinić (Valencia) does the closest job to Gerard Gumbau, at 94/100 on profile. Adam Wharton and Jon Ander Olasagasti follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gerard Gumbau?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 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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