Players like Fabio Gruber
CB1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gruber's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabio Gruber are Patrick Mainka, Jon Martin, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Fabio Gruber is an aggressive front-foot centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and defensive engagements, ranking in the top 5% for aerial duels won per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 35% of his positional peers, he showcases strong clearance ability and reliable durability, missing only 11 games in three seasons. While his contributions in the attacking third are limited, his defensive prowess makes him a formidable presence in the backline.
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 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Gruber
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabio Gruber?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Fabio Gruber, with a 84/100 overall match. Jon Martin and Malick Thiaw 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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