Who should replace João Gomes?
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace João Gomes, the best-fitting central midfielders are Rabby Nzingoula, Enzo Loiodice, Carlos Baleba. Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Enzo Loiodice at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for João Gomes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 3 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Ebenezer Akinsanmirosimilar↗ | Pisa | 21 | €6.7m | 89 | 73 |
| 6 | Mateus Fernandessimilar↗ | West Ham United | 21 | €49m | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 32 | €1.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Gomes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) does the closest job to João Gomes, at 93/100 on profile. Enzo Loiodice and Carlos Baleba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Gomes?
Yes — Enzo Loiodice (Las Palmas) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for João Gomes?
Doppel learns João Gomes'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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