Fabio Gruber alternatives
CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gruber's profile ↗
Fabio Gruber is a centre-back for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gruber, Andrea Tiritiello of Virtus Entella offers a fit score of 85/100 at a market value of €0m, while Dan Zagadou from VfB Stuttgart presents a budget option at €2m with the same fit score.
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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 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 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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