Players like Lewis Gibson
CBPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Gibson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lewis Gibson are Felix Uduokhai, Léo Santos, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck. Doppel rates Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Lewis Gibson
Lewis Gibson profiles as a solid, dependable centre-back, showcasing durability with only 18 games missed over the last three seasons. His performance places him in the top 29% of his positional peers, reflecting a reliable presence in defense. While he may not excel in attacking contributions, his strengths lie in maintaining defensive stability and organization, making him a trustworthy option for any backline.
Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lewis Gibson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Gibson
≈ 100% Lewis Gibson · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Lewis Gibson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Lewis Gibson · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Gibson?
By Doppel's fit score, Felix Uduokhai (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Lewis Gibson, with a 82/100 overall match. Léo Santos and Alec Van Hoorenbeeck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lewis Gibson?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lewis Gibson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lewis Gibson'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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