Who should replace Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPathé Ismaël Ciss's profile ↗
Pathé Ismaël Ciss is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, with 29 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Ciss, Enric Llansana from Go Ahead Eagles offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Roberto Gagliardini from Monza also provides a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pathé Ismaël Ciss
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anton Stach (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Pathé Ismaël Ciss, at 92/100 on profile. Roberto Gagliardini and Philipp Sander follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 80/100 match.
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