Who should replace Gavi?
CM/LWFC Barcelona · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Gavi, the best-fitting central midfielders are Elliot Anderson, Conor Gallagher, Exequiel Palacios. Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Exequiel Palacios at about €26m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gavi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elliot Anderson | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Conor Gallagher | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Exequiel Palacios | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | João Neves | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 91 | 77 |
| 5 | Rodri | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Éderson | Atalanta | 25 | €43m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Bruno Guimarães | Newcastle United | 27 | €72m | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetá | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Tom Cairney | Fulham | 32 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Corentin Tolisso | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Pape Matar Sarr | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Ross Barkley | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gavi
≈ 100% Gavi · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gavi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gavi · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gavi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Gavi, at 92/100 on profile. Conor Gallagher and Exequiel Palacios follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gavi?
Yes — Exequiel Palacios (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €26m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gavi?
Doppel learns Gavi's role profile from his 2024/25 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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