Players like Gaby Jean
CB/LBLecce · 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 October 2026.
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Gaby Jean is a defensive specialist, excelling in aerial duels as a centre-back and left-back. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 40% of his peers, his ability to dominate in the air stands out, making him a reliable presence in set-piece situations. However, his injury history raises concerns, with significant time missed over the last few seasons, limiting his impact on the pitch.
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↗ | Sporting Gijón | 32 | €300k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Stephan Ambrosiussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 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 closest look-alike to Gaby Jean?
Statistically, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest look-alike to Gaby Jean — a 76/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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