Players like Raúl Guti
CM/CDMReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaúl Guti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raúl Guti are Serginho, Thomas Van den Keybus, Lewis O'Brien. Doppel rates Serginho (Santa Clara) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of August 2026.
About Raúl Guti
Raúl Guti is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, known for his precision in crossing the ball, ranking in the top 19% for accuracy among his positional peers. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 45%, his durability is a plus, with only 17 games missed over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in midfield. However, he offers limited goal contributions, which is a key area for a player in his role.
Strengths: Accurate crosses. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raúl Guti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raúl Guti
≈ 100% Raúl Guti · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Raúl Guti · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Raúl Guti · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raúl Guti?
By Doppel's fit score, Serginho (Santa Clara) is the closest profile to Raúl Guti, with a 85/100 overall match. Thomas Van den Keybus and Lewis O'Brien are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raúl Guti?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raúl Guti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raúl Guti's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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