Players like Gastón Ávila
CB/LBRosario Central · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGastón Ávila's profile ↗
Gastón Ávila is a centre-back/left-back for Rosario Central in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Ávila include Philipp Strompf from SSV Ulm 1846, Alejandro Francés from Real Zaragoza, and Husniddin Aliqulov from Çaykur Rizespor, all sharing a comparable role and statistical profile with a fit score of 78/100.
About Gastón Ávila
Gastón Ávila is a ball-playing centre-back known for his accurate long balls, showcasing a strong ability to distribute from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his positional peers, he demonstrates quality and reliability on the pitch despite a history of injuries, having missed significant game time in recent seasons. While his aerial duels may not be his strongest suit, Ávila’s passing range and tactical awareness make him a valuable asset in building play from defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 65 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gastón Ávila
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Strompfsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Alejandro Francéssimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 24 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gastón Ávila
≈ 100% Gastón Ávila · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gastón Ávila · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gastón Ávila · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gastón Ávila?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Strompf (SSV Ulm 1846) is the closest profile to Gastón Ávila, with a 78/100 overall match. Alejandro Francés and Husniddin Aliqulov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gastón Ávila?
Yes. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gastón Ávila?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gastón Ávila's 2026 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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