Players like Jair
CBNottingham Forest · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitJair's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jair are Gabriele Calvani, Emin Bayram, Ümit Akdağ. Doppel rates Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) a 83/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jair is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing a strong presence in the air, ranking in the top 1% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12%, he demonstrates elite defensive quality, complemented by his ability to contribute offensively with a solid number of shots per game. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, solidifying his reliability at the back.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jair
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jair
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jair · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jair · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jair?
Statistically, Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) is the closest look-alike to Jair — a 83/100 profile match (88/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jair?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Calvani (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Jair, with a 83/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Ümit Akdağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jair?
Yes. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jair?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jair's 2025 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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