Cheaper alternatives to Gustavo Assunção
CM/CDMAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Assunção's profile ↗
Gustavo Assunção is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AVS - Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga, with 10 appearances and 689 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Assunção, consider Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié, or Nordin Bukala from FC Volendam, both valued at €1m and boasting a fit score of 78/100. Another option is Thiago Ojeda of Cultural Leonesa, also at €1m, with a fit score of 77/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gustavo Assunção
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 75 | 77 |
| 5 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 79 | 76 |
| 7 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 82 | 75 |
| 10 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 11 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 73 | 75 |
| 12 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 81 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Assunção
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · medium reliability
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gustavo Assunção?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 77/100 match to Gustavo Assunção.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gustavo Assunção?
Javi Villar offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gustavo Assunção?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gustavo Assunção's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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