Players like Jacob Greaves
CB/LBIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJacob Greaves's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jacob Greaves are Marc Guéhi, James Tarkowski, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jacob Greaves is an elite ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional aerial prowess and defensive solidity. His top 4% Sofascore rating reflects his ability to dominate duels, both on the ground and in the air, making him a formidable presence at the back. With only eight games missed in the last three seasons, Greaves proves to be a durable and reliable asset for Ipswich Town, contributing effectively to both defense and attack with his impressive passing range and occasional goals.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jacob Greaves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jacob Greaves
≈ 100% Jacob Greaves · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jacob Greaves · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Jacob Greaves · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jacob Greaves?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Jacob Greaves, with a 83/100 overall match. James Tarkowski and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jacob Greaves?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jacob Greaves?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jacob Greaves'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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