Who should replace Lewis Gibson?
CBPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Gibson's profile ↗
Lewis Gibson is a centre-back for Preston North End in the Championship, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Gibson include Felix Uduokhai from FC Augsburg, with a fit score of 82/100, and Bram Lagae of KV Kortrijk, who has a fit score of 80/100. These players offer a similar tactical profile, making them suitable alternatives for a team looking for a centre-back.
Best replacements for Lewis Gibson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bram Lagaesimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 22 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Federico Riccasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 32 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Gibson
≈ 100% Lewis Gibson · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lewis Gibson · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Lewis Gibson · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Gibson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Bram Lagae (KV Kortrijk) does the closest job to Lewis Gibson, at 93/100 on profile. Matisse Didden and Felix Uduokhai follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lewis Gibson?
Yes — Bram Lagae (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lewis Gibson?
Doppel learns Lewis Gibson'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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