Who should replace João Gomes?
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
João Gomes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Wolverhampton in the Premier League. For those searching for the best replacement for Gomes, Joe Aribo from Leicester City offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while both Ibrahima Sissoko and Carlos Baleba, with fit scores of 78/100, could also effectively fill the role. Each of these players brings a similar skill set to Gomes, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €100m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €13m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Paris FC | 33 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for João Gomes?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to João Gomes, at 93/100 on profile. Ibrahima Sissoko and Joe Aribo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace João Gomes?
Yes — Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.8m, a 79/100 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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