Players like Gabriel Sara
CM/CDM/CAMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Sara's profile ↗
Gabriel Sara is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Norwich City in the Championship, with 27 appearances, 5 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Sara include Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Jack Rudoni from Coventry City, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Franco Cristaldo from Grêmio and Fabian Rieder from FC Augsburg, both offering similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Gabriel Sara
Gabriel Sara is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who excels in both creating and finishing opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers, he demonstrates his quality through accurate crosses and key passes, ranking in the top 5% for both metrics. His impressive goal tally of 13 alongside 12 assists in the current season highlights his offensive prowess, while his reliability is underscored by only 10 games missed in three years. Aerial duels may not be his forte, but his overall impact is undeniable.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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