Players like Gaëtan Laborde
ST/RWNice · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaëtan Laborde's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gaëtan Laborde are Hugo Ekitiké, Mikel Oyarzabal, Vangelis Pavlidis. Doppel rates Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 86/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Gaëtan Laborde is a dynamic forward who excels as a direct vertical outlet, bringing pace and tenacity to the attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he stands out for his impressive shot volume and ability to win possession in the attacking third, complemented by a solid aerial presence and accurate crossing. While finishing could be sharper, his reliability, missing only 8 games in the last three seasons, makes him a valuable asset for Nice.
Strengths: Shots, Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gaëtan Laborde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €77m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €20m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaëtan Laborde
≈ 100% Gaëtan Laborde · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gaëtan Laborde · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gaëtan Laborde · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaëtan Laborde?
By Doppel's fit score, Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Gaëtan Laborde, with a 86/100 overall match. Mikel Oyarzabal and Vangelis Pavlidis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gaëtan Laborde?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gaëtan Laborde?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gaëtan Laborde's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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