Players like Macauley Gillesphey
CB/LB/RBCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMacauley Gillesphey's profile ↗
Macauley Gillesphey is a centre-back/left-back for Charlton Athletic in the Championship, with 35 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Gillesphey include Craig Forsyth from Derby County, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Jake Cooper from Millwall, with a fit score of 83/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within the same league.
About Macauley Gillesphey
Macauley Gillesphey is a dependable ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing accurate long balls and making crucial clearances, showcasing his ability to control the game from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 39% of his positional peers, his scoring ability adds an unexpected edge to his game, with notable finishing metrics. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no matches in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Macauley Gillesphey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Macauley Gillesphey
≈ 100% Macauley Gillesphey · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Macauley Gillesphey · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Macauley Gillesphey · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Macauley Gillesphey?
By Doppel's fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is the closest profile to Macauley Gillesphey, with a 82/100 overall match. Henrik Sælebakke Falchener and Leandro Cabrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Macauley Gillesphey?
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 Macauley Gillesphey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Macauley Gillesphey'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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