Players like Manuel Gulde
CB/LB/RBSC Freiburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Gulde's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel Gulde are Dan Zagadou, Ze Vitor, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Manuel Gulde is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back who excels in aerial duels and overall defensive contributions, making him a reliable presence in the backline. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his ability to win duels and make critical tackles sets him apart as a gritty competitor. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel Gulde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Gulde
≈ 100% Manuel Gulde · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Manuel Gulde · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Manuel Gulde · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Gulde?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Manuel Gulde, with a 82/100 overall match. Ze Vitor and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Gulde?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Gulde?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel Gulde's 2023/24 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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