Players like Jean-Baptiste Gorby
CM/CDMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean-Baptiste Gorby's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jean-Baptiste Gorby are Mathias Kjølø, Julien Ponceau, Efe Akman. Doppel rates Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandre Phliponeau scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jean-Baptiste Gorby is a composed deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional accuracy in final-third passing and impressive touch frequency. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% among peers, he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, having missed only four games in three seasons. While he may need to improve in duels and key contributions, his ability to control the game and finish opportunities makes him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jean-Baptiste Gorby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Efe Akmansimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean-Baptiste Gorby
≈ 100% Jean-Baptiste Gorby · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jean-Baptiste Gorby · low reliability
≈ 100% Jean-Baptiste Gorby · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Jean-Baptiste Gorby, with a 78/100 overall match. Julien Ponceau and Efe Akman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
Yes. Alexandre Phliponeau (US Concarneau) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jean-Baptiste Gorby's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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