Who should replace Gonzalo Escalante?
CM/CDMCádiz · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Escalante's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gonzalo Escalante, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yohann Magnin, Nemanja Maksimović, Ryan Yates. Yohann Magnin (Clermont Foot) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gonzalo Escalante
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 94 | 76 |
| 2 | Nemanja Maksimovićsimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €4.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 91 | 73 |
| 4 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 74 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 75 |
| 9 | Alessandro Deiolasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 73 |
| 10 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €3.8m | 90 | 75 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Escalante
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escalante · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escalante · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escalante · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Escalante?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yohann Magnin (Clermont Foot) does the closest job to Gonzalo Escalante, at 94/100 on profile. Nemanja Maksimović and Ryan Yates follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gonzalo Escalante?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gonzalo Escalante?
Doppel learns Gonzalo Escalante's role profile from his 2023/24 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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