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 (Bournemouth) 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 September 2026.
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Gabriel Magalhães is a dominant ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive goal tally and accurate final-third passing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he showcases elite defensive capabilities while also posing a threat on set pieces. Although his injury history raises concerns, when fit, he is a reliable presence in the backline, blending defensive prowess with an eye for goal.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots, Non-penalty goals. 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↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 95 | 85 |
| 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↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 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 best replacement for Gabriel Magalhães?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) 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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