Players like Ethan Galbraith
RB/CM/CDMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Galbraith's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ethan Galbraith are Ivan Ilić, Davy van den Berg, Douglas Luiz. Doppel rates Ivan Ilić (Lecce) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ethan Galbraith is a versatile right-back with the playmaking instincts of a central midfielder, showcasing his ability to control the game from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a key contributor in both defense and attack. His impressive durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ethan Galbraith
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Galbraith
≈ 100% Ethan Galbraith · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ethan Galbraith · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ethan Galbraith · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ethan Galbraith?
Statistically, Ivan Ilić (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Ethan Galbraith — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ethan Galbraith?
By Doppel's fit score, Ivan Ilić (Lecce) is the closest profile to Ethan Galbraith, with a 85/100 overall match. Davy van den Berg and Douglas Luiz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ethan Galbraith?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ethan Galbraith?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ethan Galbraith's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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