Players like Jacob Greaves
CBIpswich 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 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jacob Greaves is an elite ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional aerial ability and defensive prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his peers, he excels in duels, winning a remarkable percentage and averaging high in both aerial duels and overall defensive engagements. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games, making him a durable and dependable presence in the backline for Ipswich Town.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won. 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 | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jacob Greaves
≈ 100% Jacob Greaves · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jacob Greaves · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jacob Greaves · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jacob Greaves?
Statistically, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Jacob Greaves — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 85/100 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 87/100 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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