Players like Gustavo Varela
STGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Varela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Varela are Marko Milovanović, Samuel Essende, Aaron Bibout. Doppel rates Marko Milovanović (FC Alverca) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emmanuel Boateng scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gustavo Varela is a shooting-focused striker with a knack for finding opportunities in front of goal, evident from his top 20% shots per 90 minutes. While he may not excel in playmaking or defensive contributions, his durability is a standout quality, having missed no games in the past three seasons. Though currently rated in the bottom 32% of his positional peers, Varela's ability to generate shots makes him a potential threat in the right system.
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 · 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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