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 Joakim Mæhle, Sergi Cardona, Ali Abdi. Doppel rates Joakim Mæhle (VfL Wolfsburg) a 85/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wittek scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to José Luis Gayà
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €8.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 85 | 83 |
| 5 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Daniel Svenssonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 23 | €20m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Luis Gayà
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Luis Gayà?
By Doppel's fit score, Joakim Mæhle (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to José Luis Gayà, with a 85/100 overall match. Sergi Cardona and Ali Abdi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Luis Gayà?
Yes. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 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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