Who should replace Fabio Gruber?
CB1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gruber's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Fabio Gruber, the best-fitting centre backs are Patrick Mainka, César Tárrega, Sohaib Nair. Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sohaib Nair at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 95 | 80 |
| 3 | Sohaib Nairsimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Gruber
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabio Gruber?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Fabio Gruber, at 95/100 on profile. César Tárrega and Sohaib Nair follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabio Gruber?
Yes — Sohaib Nair (Guingamp) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.9m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabio Gruber?
Doppel learns Fabio Gruber's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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