Cheaper alternatives to Luiz Gustavo
CM/CDMAthletico · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuiz Gustavo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Luiz Gustavo are Kristian Hlynsson, Noah Naujoks, Nuno Santos. Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) rates 86/100 as a match at about €5.7m, below Luiz Gustavo's ~€180k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luiz Gustavo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 83 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luiz Gustavo
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luiz Gustavo?
Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 84/100 match to Luiz Gustavo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luiz Gustavo?
Kristian Hlynsson offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €5.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luiz Gustavo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Luiz Gustavo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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