Players like Gabriel Otegbayo
CBSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Otegbayo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriel Otegbayo are Léo Santos, Héliton, Loïc Mbe Soh. Doppel rates Léo Santos (CD Nacional) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gabriel Otegbayo is a tenacious centre-back with a knack for successful dribbles, showcasing his ability to progress the ball from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 4% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he excels in clearances, his passing accuracy, especially in the final third, is an area for improvement as he develops his overall game.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriel Otegbayo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 24 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Otegbayo
≈ 100% Gabriel Otegbayo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Otegbayo · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gabriel Otegbayo · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Otegbayo?
Statistically, Léo Santos (CD Nacional) is the closest look-alike to Gabriel Otegbayo — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Otegbayo?
By Doppel's fit score, Léo Santos (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Gabriel Otegbayo, with a 80/100 overall match. Héliton and Loïc Mbe Soh are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriel Otegbayo?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriel Otegbayo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriel Otegbayo'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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