Who should replace Fabio Gruber?
CB1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gruber's profile ↗
Fabio Gruber is a centre-back for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 24, with a market value of €3m. For those seeking the best replacement for Gruber, Malick Thiaw from Newcastle United offers a tactical fit score of 84/100, while Jon Martin of Real Sociedad follows closely with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Gruber include César Tárrega and Sohaib Nair, both providing strong alternatives in defensive roles.
Best replacements for Fabio Gruber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Sohaib Nairsimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Gruber
≈ 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
≈ 100% Fabio Gruber · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabio Gruber?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, César Tárrega (Valencia) does the closest job to Fabio Gruber, at 95/100 on profile. Sohaib Nair and Jon Martin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabio Gruber?
Yes — Yuto Tsunashima (Royal Antwerp FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.6m, 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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