Players like Cristian Gamboa
RBVfL Bochum 1848 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Gamboa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristian Gamboa are Olivier Aertssen, Darío Benavides, Arthur. Doppel rates Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Darío Benavides scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Cristian Gamboa is a tenacious right-back known for his aggressive pressing and ability to win possession in the attacking third, standing out in the top 1% for this metric. While he may not be a prolific contributor in terms of goals or assists, his accurate long balls and defensive contributions keep him competitive among his peers. At 37, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cristian Gamboa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Jano Ter-Horstsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €4.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 86 | 85 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Gamboa
≈ 100% Cristian Gamboa · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Cristian Gamboa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Cristian Gamboa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Cristian Gamboa?
Statistically, Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) is the closest look-alike to Cristian Gamboa — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Gamboa?
By Doppel's fit score, Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Cristian Gamboa, with a 82/100 overall match. Darío Benavides and Arthur are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristian Gamboa?
Yes. Darío Benavides (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristian Gamboa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristian Gamboa's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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