Players like Gustavo Varela
STGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Varela's profile ↗
Gustavo Varela is a striker for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 3 assists. Players similar to Varela include Marko Milovanović of FC Alverca, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Samuel Essende from Vizela, also with a fit score of 82/100. Other comparable options are Aaron Bibout of KRC Genk with a fit score of 84/100 and Emmanuel Boateng from Rio Ave, who has a fit score of 81/100.
About Gustavo Varela
Gustavo Varela is a shots-focused striker who thrives on getting attempts off, showcasing his ability to find space in the box. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom tier of his peers, his durability is impressive, with no games missed in three seasons. However, he may need to improve his passing accuracy in the final third to enhance his playmaking contributions.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Varela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 22 | €6.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 26 | €33m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €19m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Varela
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Marko Milovanović (FC Alverca) is the closest profile to Gustavo Varela, with a 82/100 overall match. Samuel Essende and Aaron Bibout are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Varela?
Yes. Emmanuel Boateng (Rio Ave) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Varela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Varela's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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