Players like Gibson Yah
CM/CDMFC Volendam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGibson Yah's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gibson Yah are Anouar El Azzouzi, Stanko Jurić, Darko Nejašmić. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Gibson Yah is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling as a positional enforcer in front of the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling and interception skills, complemented by strong aerial presence and duel-winning ability. His durability stands out, having missed only ten games in three seasons, making him a reliable fixture in midfield, though he offers limited contributions in attack.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gibson Yah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gibson Yah
≈ 100% Gibson Yah · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gibson Yah · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gibson Yah · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gibson Yah?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Gibson Yah — 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 Gibson Yah?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Gibson Yah, with a 78/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Darko Nejašmić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gibson Yah?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gibson Yah?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gibson Yah'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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