Players like Franklin Tebo
CBSarpsborg 08 · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranklin Tebo's profile ↗
Franklin Tebo is a centre-back for Sarpsborg 08 in the Eliteserien, where he has made 16 appearances in 2025. Players similar to Tebo include Gustaf Lagerbielke of Sporting Braga, with a fit score of 84/100, and Abubacarr Kinteh from Tromsø IL, who has a fit score of 85/100. Both players exhibit comparable defensive attributes and playing styles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a centre-back with a similar profile.
About Franklin Tebo
Franklin Tebo is a dominant aerial centre-back, excelling in aerial duels with a top 5% ranking among his peers, showcasing his ability to control the airspace defensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24%, he stands out as a quality performer, contributing goals from set pieces and open play. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability in defense, though he could improve his tackling and interceptions to enhance his overall impact.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Franklin Tebo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franklin Tebo
≈ 100% Franklin Tebo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Franklin Tebo · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Franklin Tebo · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franklin Tebo?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustaf Lagerbielke (Sporting Braga) is the closest profile to Franklin Tebo, with a 84/100 overall match. Abubacarr Kinteh and Luka Vušković are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Franklin Tebo?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Franklin Tebo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Franklin Tebo's 2025 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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