Gustavo Varela alternatives
STMonza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Varela's profile ↗
Gustavo Varela is a striker for Monza in the Serie A, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Varela, consider Stefano Marino from SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m, or Ante Budimir from Osasuna, with a fit score of 83/100, matching Varela's value at €3m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 30 | €500k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 30 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | David Minsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Varela
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gustavo Varela?
Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Gustavo Varela.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gustavo Varela?
Stefano Marino offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gustavo Varela?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Gustavo Varela'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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