Who should replace Gabriel Magalhães?
CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Gabriel Magalhães, the best-fitting centre backs are Matthias Ginter, Jan Paul van Hecke, Leo Østigård. Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matthias Ginter at about €4.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Gabriel Magalhães
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Ginter | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Jan Paul van Hecke | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Leo Østigård | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsen | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Marc Guéhi | Manchester City | 25 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool FC | 34 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswell | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Daniel Ballard | Sunderland | 26 | €22m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Nathan Collins | Brentford | 23 | €29m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Mats Hummels | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Éder Militão | Real Madrid | 27 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Kike Salas | Sevilla | 22 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Magalhães
≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Magalhães · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Magalhães?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) does the closest job to Gabriel Magalhães, at 93/100 on profile. Jan Paul van Hecke and Leo Østigård follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gabriel Magalhães?
Yes — Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €4.8m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gabriel Magalhães?
Doppel learns Gabriel Magalhães'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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