Players like David Robert Bates
CBStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Robert Bates's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Robert Bates are Tiago Gabriel, Paulo Oliveira, Mattia Bani. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paulo Oliveira scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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David Bates is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for launching accurate long passes, evident in his top 20% ranking for this metric. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases a solid aerial presence and contributes to the attack, as reflected in his xG + xA stats. However, his injury record over the past three seasons raises concerns about durability, which could impact his reliability in the long term.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Robert Bates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Robert Bates
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to David Robert Bates?
Statistically, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to David Robert Bates — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for David Robert Bates?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to David Robert Bates, with a 87/100 overall match. Paulo Oliveira and Mattia Bani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Robert Bates?
Yes. Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Robert Bates?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Robert Bates'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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