Players like Matteo Gabbia
CBAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Gabbia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Gabbia are Paulo Oliveira, Daan Dierckx, Nathaniel Phillips. Doppel rates Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paulo Oliveira scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matteo Gabbia stands out as a positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive defensive capabilities and distribution skills. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his peers, he excels in clearances and accurate long balls, providing stability and build-up play for AC Milan. His reliability is underscored by missing only 14 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset in the backline, though his tackling and interception metrics suggest room for improvement in defensive aggression.
Strengths: Clearances, Shots, Accurate long balls. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Gabbia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Gabbia
≈ 100% Matteo Gabbia · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matteo Gabbia · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matteo Gabbia · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Gabbia?
By Doppel's fit score, Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) is the closest profile to Matteo Gabbia, with a 82/100 overall match. Daan Dierckx and Nathaniel Phillips are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Gabbia?
Yes. Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Gabbia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Gabbia's 2025/26 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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