Players like Liam Gibbs
CMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Gibbs's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Gibbs are Thomas Van den Keybus, Alfie Devine, Lincoln. Doppel rates Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Liam Gibbs
Liam Gibbs is an attacking central midfielder with a knack for delivering accurate crosses and creating key chances, showcasing his ability to influence the game in the final third. Despite facing challenges with overall performance metrics, he stands out among his peers in playmaking attributes, ranking in the top 14% for big chances created. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over recent seasons.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Gibbs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Gibbs
≈ 100% Liam Gibbs · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Liam Gibbs · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Liam Gibbs · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Gibbs?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Liam Gibbs, with a 83/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and Lincoln are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Gibbs?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Gibbs?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam Gibbs's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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