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 an aggressive front-foot defender with a knack for contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive goal tally and shot frequency. Ranking in the top 3% among his positional peers, he excels in both defensive solidity and making accurate passes into the final third. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to impact matches consistently when fit marks him as a key asset for Arsenal's backline.
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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