Who should replace Gabriel Paulista?
CBBeşiktaş JK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Paulista's profile ↗
Gabriel Paulista is a centre-back for Beşiktaş JK in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 10 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Paulista, Dara O'Shea from Ipswich Town, with a fit score of 80/100, stands out as a strong tactical alternative. Additionally, both Juhani Pikkarainen and David Duarte, with fit scores of 79/100 and 80/100 respectively, also present viable options for clubs looking for players similar to Paulista.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Vukotićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Dara O'Sheasimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €17m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Ruairi McConvillesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 21 | €3.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Amir Rrahmanisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 32 | €11m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Paulista
≈ 100% Gabriel Paulista · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Paulista · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Paulista · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Paulista?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) does the closest job to Gabriel Paulista, at 93/100 on profile. Juhani Pikkarainen and Dara O'Shea follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gabriel Paulista?
Yes — Shane Duffy (Norwich City) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gabriel Paulista?
Doppel learns Gabriel Paulista'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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