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 October 2026.
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Matteo Gabbia is a reliable, ball-playing centre-back known for his strong defensive presence and ability to initiate play from the back. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 32% of his positional peers, he excels in clearances and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks and transition play effectively. While he may not be the most aggressive in tackles and interceptions, his durability and consistent performances make him a valuable asset in any defensive line.
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↗ | Real Valladolid | 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 85 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Matteo Gabbia?
Statistically, Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) is the closest look-alike to Matteo Gabbia — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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