Who should replace Gabriel Xavier?
CBBahia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Xavier's profile ↗
Gabriel Xavier is a centre-back for Bahia in the Brazilian Serie A, with 13 appearances and 965 minutes played in 2025. The best replacements for Gabriel Xavier include Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B and Bojan Kovačević of Cádiz, both achieving a fit score of 82/100, making them strong candidates for a similar role. If you're looking for players similar to Gabriel Xavier, these options provide the tactical fit needed to replace him effectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Yohan Tavaressimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 38 | €100k | 92 | 77 |
| 4 | Toni Leistnersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 36 | €300k | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 32 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Andrea Meronisimilar↗ | Mantova | 29 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Unai Elgezabalsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 33 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Fredrik Tobias Bergliesimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 12 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Eibar | 37 | €100k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Xavier?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) does the closest job to Gabriel Xavier, at 93/100 on profile. Bojan Kovačević and Yohan Tavares follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gabriel Xavier?
Yes — Yohan Tavares (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gabriel Xavier?
Doppel learns Gabriel Xavier's role profile from his 2025 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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