Cheaper alternatives to Fabio Gruber
CB1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gruber's profile ↗
Fabio Gruber is a centre-back for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 32 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players like Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, valued at €0m, and Dan Zagadou of VfB Stuttgart, valued at €2m, serve as cheaper alternatives to Gruber, offering similar defensive roles at lower market values. Other options include Casper Widell from Excelsior and Patrick Mainka from 1. FC Heidenheim, both providing solid fits at competitive prices.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Gruber
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Fabio Gruber?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Fabio Gruber.
Who is the best-value alternative to Fabio Gruber?
Andrea Tiritiello offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Fabio Gruber?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Fabio Gruber's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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