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 October 2026.
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Jean-Baptiste Gorby is a ball-playing central midfielder renowned for his accurate final-third passing and high touch volume, making him a creative force in the midfield. Despite being in the lower percentile overall, he showcases potential with a solid finishing ability, hinting at goal-scoring instincts from deep. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only four games in three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
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 | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €2.8m | 82 | 77 |
| 12 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 80 | 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 closest look-alike to Jean-Baptiste Gorby?
Statistically, Mathias Kjølø (FC Twente) is the closest look-alike to Jean-Baptiste Gorby — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Troyes) 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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