Players like Fabio Gruber
CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gruber's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabio Gruber are Jon Martin, Malick Thiaw, Michael Keane. Doppel rates Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Fabio Gruber is a commanding, aerially-dominant centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and clearances, making him a key pillar in Mainz's backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he showcases solid overall quality, contributing effectively to his team's defensive stability. His durability is impressive, having missed only 11 games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency in performance.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabio Gruber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Gruber
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fabio Gruber?
Statistically, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest look-alike to Fabio Gruber — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Fabio Gruber?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Martin (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Fabio Gruber, with a 82/100 overall match. Malick Thiaw and Michael Keane are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabio Gruber?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabio Gruber?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabio Gruber's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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