Players like Jonathan Galván
CBInstituto De Córdoba · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Galván's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jonathan Galván are Kevin Ehlers, Craig Forsyth, Lewis Schouten. Doppel rates Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of August 2026.
About Jonathan Galván
Jonathan Galván is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 24% of his peers, he showcases impressive strengths in creating big chances and executing accurate long balls, making him a pivotal player in transitioning play. His reliability is underscored by missing only 11 games in the last three seasons, highlighting his durability and importance to the team. While he may not dominate dribbles, his defensive contributions and playmaking ability more than compensate.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jonathan Galván
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 82 | 83 |
| 11 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Galván
≈ 100% Jonathan Galván · low reliability
≈ 100% Jonathan Galván · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Galván · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jonathan Galván?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Jonathan Galván, with a 79/100 overall match. Craig Forsyth and Lewis Schouten are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jonathan Galván?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jonathan Galván?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jonathan Galván's 2026 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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