Players like Virgil Ghiță
CB/RB/LBHannover 96 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVirgil Ghiță's profile ↗
Virgil Ghiță is a centre-back/right-back for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Ghiță include Lewis Schouten from Excelsior, André Ramalho of PSV Eindhoven, and Leandro Cabrera from Espanyol, all with a fit score of 82/100, indicating a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Virgil Ghiță
Virgil Ghiță is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in winning duels and contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal record. Despite being in the bottom 46% of his positional peers overall, he showcases notable strengths in aerial duels and accurate long balls, making him a reliable option in both defensive and transitional phases. With a remarkable durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Ghiță is a dependable presence at the back for Hannover 96.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Virgil Ghiță
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Virgil Ghiță
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Virgil Ghiță?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Schouten (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Virgil Ghiță, with a 82/100 overall match. André Ramalho and Leandro Cabrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Virgil Ghiță?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Virgil Ghiță?
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