Players like Gabriel Magalhães
CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Magalhães's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriel Magalhães are Dean Huijsen, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mike Van der Hoorn. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gabriel Magalhães is an elite, goal-scoring centre-back who excels in both defensive duties and contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive shot conversion and non-penalty goals. Ranking in the top 4% among his positional peers, he combines defensive reliability with an ability to connect in the final third, showcasing his knack for impactful passes. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency, as he has missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Shots, Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriel Magalhães
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Magalhães
≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Magalhães?
Statistically, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Magalhães — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Magalhães?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Gabriel Magalhães, with a 86/100 overall match. Jan Paul van Hecke and Mike Van der Hoorn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriel Magalhães?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriel Magalhães?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriel Magalhães'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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