Players like Brent Gabriel
GKSV Zulte Waregem · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrent Gabriel's profile ↗
Brent Gabriel is a goalkeeper for SV Zulte Waregem in the Belgian Pro League, where he has made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Gabriel include Maarten Vandevoordt from KRC Genk, with a fit score of 87/100, and Jeremías Ledesma from Cádiz, also with a fit score of 87/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Brent Gabriel
Brent Gabriel is a modern ball-playing goalkeeper, excelling in distribution and playmaking from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his peers, he showcases elite quality, particularly in his xG + xA contributions and accurate long balls, making him a vital asset in initiating attacks. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability in goal. While aerial duels may not be his strongest suit, his overall impact on the game is undeniable.
Strengths: xG + xA, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brent Gabriel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €1.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Caoimhin Kellehersimilar↗ | Brentford | 28 | €25m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Fernando Muslerasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 40 | €600k | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Kamil Grabarasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €12m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ronald Koeman Jrsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €600k | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Jeffrey De Langesimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 91 | 90 |
| 9 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Ignacio Arcesimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 34 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Daniel Fernandessimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 34 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brent Gabriel
≈ 100% Brent Gabriel · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Brent Gabriel · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Brent Gabriel · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brent Gabriel?
By Doppel's fit score, Maarten Vandevoordt (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Brent Gabriel, with a 87/100 overall match. Jeremías Ledesma and Caoimhin Kelleher are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brent Gabriel?
Yes. Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 90/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brent Gabriel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brent Gabriel's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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