Who should replace Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaylor Gardner-Hickman's profile ↗
Taylor Gardner-Hickman is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 31 appearances and 1993 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Gardner-Hickman, Jacob Wright from Norwich City offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Alessandro Romano from Cagliari provides a strong alternative with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 20 | €1.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jacob Wrightsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €5.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taylor Gardner-Hickman
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alessandro Romano (Cagliari) does the closest job to Taylor Gardner-Hickman, at 93/100 on profile. Jacob Wright and Finn Porath follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Yes — Finn Porath (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
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