Cheaper alternatives to Gustavo Puerta
CM/CDMReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Puerta's profile ↗
Gustavo Puerta is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Racing Club in La Liga, aged 23, with a market value of €19m. Players similar to Puerta include Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, with a fit score of 85/100 and a lower value of €15m, and Samu from Vitória SC, valued at just €2m with a fit score of 84/100, making them potential budget alternatives to Puerta.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 83 | 83 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Puerta
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gustavo Puerta?
Samu (Vitória SC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.4m with a 84/100 match to Gustavo Puerta.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gustavo Puerta?
Sydie Peck offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €15m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gustavo Puerta?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gustavo Puerta'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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