Who should replace Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaylor Gardner-Hickman's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Taylor Gardner-Hickman, the best-fitting central midfielders are Alessandro Romano, Liam Walsh, Jacob Wright. Alessandro Romano (Spezia) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Lopez at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Taylor Gardner-Hickman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Spezia | 20 | €1.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Liam Walshsimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Jacob Wrightsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Pietro Fusisimilar↗ | Padova | 28 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Flavio Paolettisimilar↗ | Mantova | 23 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Kevin Lopezsimilar↗ | Defensa y Justicia | 25 | €300k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Carl Langesimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 28 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taylor Gardner-Hickman
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alessandro Romano (Spezia) does the closest job to Taylor Gardner-Hickman, at 94/100 on profile. Liam Walsh and Jacob Wright follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Yes — Kevin Lopez (Defensa y Justicia) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Doppel learns Taylor Gardner-Hickman'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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