Players like Gustavo Sá
CAMFamalicão · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Sá's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Sá are Jon Ander Olasagasti, Mario Pašalić, Florian Sotoca. Doppel rates Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lance Duijvestijn scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gustavo Sá is a versatile attacking midfielder with a strong aerial presence, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air and deliver accurate long balls. His Sofascore rating places him in the top half of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality and reliability—having missed only four games in three seasons. While he may not excel in dribbling, his strengths in aerial duels and clearance ability make him a valuable asset in transitional play and set-piece situations.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Sá
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €14m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Sá
≈ 100% Gustavo Sá · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Sá · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Sá · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Sá?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Gustavo Sá, with a 79/100 overall match. Mario Pašalić and Florian Sotoca are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Sá?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Sá?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Sá's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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