Players like Gerrit Nauber
CBGo Ahead Eagles · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerrit Nauber's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gerrit Nauber are Mike Van der Hoorn, Matthias Ginter, Harry Darling. Doppel rates Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gerrit Nauber embodies the archetype of a positional ball-playing centre-back, combining solid defensive contributions with an ability to chip in offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he showcases a knack for clearances and even finding the net, underscoring his reliability in both defensive and set-piece situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, making his availability a key factor for his team.
Strengths: Clearances, Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gerrit Nauber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerrit Nauber
≈ 100% Gerrit Nauber · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gerrit Nauber · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gerrit Nauber · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gerrit Nauber?
Statistically, Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) is the closest look-alike to Gerrit Nauber — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gerrit Nauber?
By Doppel's fit score, Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Gerrit Nauber, with a 84/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Harry Darling are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gerrit Nauber?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gerrit Nauber?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gerrit Nauber'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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