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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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About Gabriel Magalhães

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dean Huijsensimilar↗Bournemouth21€66m9586
2Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion26€49m9585
3Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗FC Utrecht34€800k9485
4Matthias Gintersimilar↗SC Freiburg32€4.8m9386
5Leo Østigårdsimilar↗Genoa27€14m9385
6Marc Guéhisimilar↗Manchester City26€66m9384
7Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9288
8Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m9184
9Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗Southampton24€22m9184
10Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗Toulouse24€24m9185
11André Ramalhosimilar↗PSV Eindhoven34€800k9184
12Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg23€24m9185

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Gabriel Magalhães

1. Dean HuijsenBournemouth86/100

≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Jan Paul van HeckeBrighton & Hove Albion85/100

≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Touches, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating

3. Mike Van der HoornFC Utrecht85/100

≈ 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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