Players like Gustavo Varela
STMonza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Varela are Roberto Piccoli, Marko Milovanović, Samuel Essende. Doppel rates Roberto Piccoli (Bologna) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emmanuel Boateng scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gustavo Varela is an aggressive, opportunistic striker who thrives on goal-scoring chances, evidenced by his impressive shot frequency. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 40% of his peers, his durability shines through with zero games missed in three seasons. While he may struggle with creating chances and accuracy in the final third, his ability to take shots positions him as a potential threat in the box.
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 | Roberto Piccolisimilar↗ | Bologna | 25 | €13m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 30 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €6.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Matija Frigansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Varela
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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 %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Varela?
Statistically, Roberto Piccoli (Bologna) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Varela — a 80/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Varela?
By Doppel's fit score, Roberto Piccoli (Bologna) is the closest profile to Gustavo Varela, with a 80/100 overall match. Marko Milovanović and Samuel Essende are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Varela?
Yes. Emmanuel Boateng (Gaziantep FK) 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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