Who should replace Liam Gibbs?
CMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Gibbs's profile ↗
Liam Gibbs is a central midfielder for Norwich City in the Championship, with 20 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Gibbs, Alfie Devine from Preston North End offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Habib Diarra of RC Strasbourg presents an 82/100 fit. Other notable options include Thomas Van den Keybus and Lincoln, both with fit scores of 83/100.
Best replacements for Liam Gibbs
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Gibbs
≈ 100% Liam Gibbs · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Liam Gibbs · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Liam Gibbs · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Gibbs?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) does the closest job to Liam Gibbs, at 91/100 on profile. Habib Diarra and Alfie Devine follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Liam Gibbs?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Liam Gibbs?
Doppel learns Liam Gibbs's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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