Players like Benedikt Gimber
CB1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenedikt Gimber's profile ↗
The players most similar to Benedikt Gimber are Kojo Peprah Oppong, Luc Marijnissen, Kialonda Gaspar. Doppel rates Kojo Peprah Oppong (Nice) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Benedikt Gimber is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back known for his exceptional dueling ability and tackling prowess. Ranking in the top 2% for duels won per 90 minutes, he consistently dominates opponents, while his durability shines through with only five games missed in three seasons. Although his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 8% of his positional peers, his strengths in defensive metrics make him a reliable presence at the back, excelling in aerial duels and interceptions.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Benedikt Gimber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kojo Peprah Oppongsimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benedikt Gimber
≈ 100% Benedikt Gimber · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Benedikt Gimber · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Benedikt Gimber · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Benedikt Gimber?
By Doppel's fit score, Kojo Peprah Oppong (Nice) is the closest profile to Benedikt Gimber, with a 79/100 overall match. Luc Marijnissen and Kialonda Gaspar are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Benedikt Gimber?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Benedikt Gimber?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Benedikt Gimber'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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