Who should replace Gaby Jean?
CB/LBLecce · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGaby Jean's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Gaby Jean, the best-fitting centre backs are Thomas Kristensen, Scott McKenna, Martin Erlić. Thomas Kristensen (Udinese) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Robin Knoche at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gaby Jean
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Kristensensimilar↗ | Udinese | 23 | €12m | 90 | 71 |
| 2 | Scott McKennasimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 70 |
| 3 | Martin Erlićsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 25 | €3.8m | 89 | 70 |
| 4 | Alessandro Circatisimilar↗ | Parma | 22 | €13m | 89 | 70 |
| 5 | Simone Canestrellisimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €4.7m | 88 | 70 |
| 6 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 22 | €9.3m | 86 | 72 |
| 7 | Robin Knochesimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €400k | 85 | 70 |
| 8 | Wout Faessimilar↗ | Leicester City | 26 | €11m | 84 | 71 |
| 9 | Chumisimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €800k | 84 | 72 |
| 10 | Nathaniel Adjeisimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.6m | 84 | 70 |
| 11 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €2.9m | 84 | 71 |
| 12 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 84 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gaby Jean
≈ 100% Gaby Jean · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gaby Jean · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gaby Jean · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gaby Jean?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Kristensen (Udinese) does the closest job to Gaby Jean, at 90/100 on profile. Scott McKenna and Martin Erlić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gaby Jean?
Yes — Robin Knoche (1. FC Union Berlin) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 70/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gaby Jean?
Doppel learns Gaby Jean's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →