Players like Gabriel Sara
CM/CDM/CAMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Sara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriel Sara are Teun Koopmeiners, Jack Rudoni, Franco Cristaldo. Doppel rates Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) a 87/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Franco Cristaldo scores 86/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Gabriel Sara is an elite box-to-box engine, seamlessly blending defensive duties with attacking contributions. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases remarkable precision in crossing and playmaking, averaging 13 goals and 12 assists this season. His ability to finish chances effectively highlights his offensive prowess; however, he may need to improve in aerial duels. Durability is a strong suit, having missed only 10 games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Norwich City.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriel Sara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 97 | 87 |
| 2 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Sara
≈ 100% Gabriel Sara · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Sara · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Sara · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Sara?
By Doppel's fit score, Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Gabriel Sara, with a 87/100 overall match. Jack Rudoni and Franco Cristaldo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriel Sara?
Yes. Franco Cristaldo (Grêmio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriel Sara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriel Sara'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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