Players like Gustavo Assunção
CM/CDMAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Assunção's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Assunção are Ibrahim Fofana, Javi Villar, Duccio Degli Innocenti. Doppel rates Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Romario Rösch scores 76/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gustavo Assunção is a durable defensive midfielder known for his reliability on the pitch, having missed just one game in three seasons. However, his performance metrics place him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers, indicating he struggles to make a significant impact in creating chances or contributing to goals. While his consistency makes him a dependable squad player, he lacks standout strengths that would elevate his game in a competitive midfield landscape.
Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Assunção
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Al-Ettifaq | 21 | €4.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Assunção
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · low reliability
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · medium reliability
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Assunção?
Statistically, Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Assunção — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Assunção?
By Doppel's fit score, Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Gustavo Assunção, with a 78/100 overall match. Javi Villar and Duccio Degli Innocenti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Assunção?
Yes. Romario Rösch (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Assunção?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Assunção'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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