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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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About Gustavo Assunção

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗Amiens SC23€3.2m9078
2Javi Villarsimilar↗Albacete Balompié23€600k8978
3Junior Mwangasimilar↗RC Strasbourg23€6.4m8876
4Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗Lecco23€1.3m8878
5Justin Smithsimilar↗Sporting Gijón23€800k8777
6Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗Troyes21€4.7m8776
7Romario Röschsimilar↗SSV Ulm 184627€400k8776
8Mithat Palasimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor26€2.8m8676
9Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗Montpellier21€2.1m8676
10Thiago Ojedasimilar↗Cultural Leonesa23€600k8677
11Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗Real Racing Club27€1.4m8676
12Noah Mbambasimilar↗FCV Dender21€1.8m8577

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Gustavo Assunção

1. Ibrahim FofanaAmiens SC78/100

≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · low reliability

2. Javi VillarAlbacete Balompié78/100

≈ 100% Gustavo Assunção · medium reliability

3. Junior MwangaRC Strasbourg76/100

≈ 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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