Players like Gaby Jean
CB/LBAnnecy FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaby Jean's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gaby Jean are Jakob Kiilerich, Pablo Vázquez, Stephan Ambrosius. Doppel rates Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) a 76/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 77/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gaby Jean is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels, which makes him a formidable presence in both defensive and set-piece situations. Despite his low Sofascore rating indicating struggles compared to peers, his aerial prowess stands out, particularly in the top 6% for duels won. However, his tendency to miss games due to injuries raises concerns about reliability in a demanding league. Overall, Jean showcases strong potential as a defensive anchor, especially in the air, but will need to improve his overall impact on play.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gaby Jean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 90 | 76 |
| 2 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €600k | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Marco Varniersimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €500k | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaby Jean
≈ 100% Gaby Jean · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gaby Jean · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gaby Jean · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaby Jean?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Gaby Jean, with a 76/100 overall match. Pablo Vázquez and Stephan Ambrosius are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gaby Jean?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gaby Jean?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gaby Jean's 2024/25 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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