Players like Jean-Philippe Gbamin
CM/CB/CDMUSL Dunkerque · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean-Philippe Gbamin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jean-Philippe Gbamin are Junior Mwanga, Aljoscha Kemlein, Alexander Prass. Doppel rates Junior Mwanga (RC Strasbourg) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Taylor Gardner-Hickman scores 82/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Jean-Philippe Gbamin is a versatile central midfielder known for his ability to dictate play from deep, showcasing exceptional accuracy in long balls and a strong presence in midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 4% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he excels in distributing the ball and maintaining possession, his finishing ability remains a point for improvement, but his passing and dribbling skills make him a reliable option in build-up play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jean-Philippe Gbamin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean-Philippe Gbamin
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Gbamin · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Gbamin · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Gbamin · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean-Philippe Gbamin?
By Doppel's fit score, Junior Mwanga (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Jean-Philippe Gbamin, with a 82/100 overall match. Aljoscha Kemlein and Alexander Prass are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean-Philippe Gbamin?
Yes. Taylor Gardner-Hickman (Bristol City) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jean-Philippe Gbamin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jean-Philippe Gbamin's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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