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, Junior Mwanga. 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 September 2026.
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Gustavo Assunção is a defensive midfielder whose playing style leans towards a more traditional, holding role, focusing primarily on ball retention and defensive duties. Despite his durability, having missed only one game in three seasons, his overall quality is concerning, reflected in a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers. While he offers reliability in availability, his lack of standout strengths and minimal contribution in attack significantly limit his impact on the game.
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 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
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 Junior Mwanga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Assunção?
Yes. Romario Rösch (SSV Ulm 1846) 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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