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 workmanlike defensive midfielder, focused on providing stability in the center of the pitch. Despite his durability, with only one game missed in three seasons, his overall performance ranks in the bottom 5% among peers, indicating a struggle to impact matches significantly. While he excels in maintaining presence and reliability, his limited offensive contributions and lack of standout strengths may hinder his effectiveness at the top level.
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
Why these players match Gustavo Assunção
≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · low reliability
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≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
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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