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 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 July 2026.
About Fabio Gruber
Fabio Gruber is a commanding, aerially dominant centre-back, showcasing elite defensive qualities with his top 5% ranking in aerial duels won. His overall quality stands out in the top 29% of his positional peers, reflecting his reliability and effectiveness in duels and clearances. With only 11 games missed over the past three seasons, Gruber demonstrates durability and consistency, making him a stalwart presence in the backline. While his attacking contributions are limited, his defensive prowess makes him a valuable asset.
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↗ | Luton Town | 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 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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