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 October 2026.
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Gustavo Sá is a versatile attacking midfielder with a knack for winning aerial duels and delivering precise long balls, marking him as a dynamic playmaker in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his peers, he showcases solid overall quality and durability, having missed only four games in three seasons. While his dribbling numbers are less impressive, his ability to contribute defensively with clearances adds depth to his game, making him a reliable asset in both attack and defense.
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↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Weston McKenniesimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €31m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 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 closest look-alike to Gustavo Sá?
Statistically, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Sá — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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