Players like Gabriel Paulista
CBBeşiktaş JK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Paulista's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriel Paulista are Dara O'Shea, David Duarte, Casper Widell. Doppel rates Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 82/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gabriel Paulista is a positional ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and defensive organization. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in long balls and a strong ability to clear danger, making him a reliable presence at the back. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which may raise concerns about his durability over the season. Despite this, his experience across top leagues underlines his quality and leadership on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriel Paulista
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Paulista
≈ 100% Gabriel Paulista · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Paulista · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Paulista · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Paulista?
Statistically, Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Paulista — a 80/100 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 Gabriel Paulista?
By Doppel's fit score, Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Gabriel Paulista, with a 80/100 overall match. David Duarte and Casper Widell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriel Paulista?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Real Valladolid) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriel Paulista?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriel Paulista'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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