Players like José Luis Gayà
LBValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Luis Gayà's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Luis Gayà are Neco Williams, Hennes Behrens, Hugo Bueno. Doppel rates Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aske Adelgaard scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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José Luis Gayà is a tenacious left-back known for his aggressive defensive style, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 11% among his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 13%, his ability to win possession in the attacking third and contribute defensively is commendable. However, his injury history, missing 23 games over the past three seasons, raises concerns about reliability.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Clearances. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José Luis Gayà
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Luis Gayà
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to José Luis Gayà?
Statistically, Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) is the closest look-alike to José Luis Gayà — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for José Luis Gayà?
By Doppel's fit score, Neco Williams (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to José Luis Gayà, with a 83/100 overall match. Hennes Behrens and Hugo Bueno are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Luis Gayà?
Yes. Aske Adelgaard (FC Twente) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Luis Gayà?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Luis Gayà's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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