Players like Gastón Ávila
CB/LBRosario Central · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGastón Ávila's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gastón Ávila are Alejandro Francés, André Ramalho, Dies Janse. Doppel rates Alejandro Francés (Girona FC) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Greg Leigh scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gastón Ávila is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in delivering accurate long balls, ranking in the top 17% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45%, he showcases solid defensive capabilities, though his aerial duels could use improvement. Despite some injury setbacks, his reliability when fit makes him a valuable asset in building play from the back.
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 | Alejandro Francéssimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 3 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 81 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gastón Ávila
≈ 100% Gastón Ávila · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gastón Ávila · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gastón Ávila · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gastón Ávila?
Statistically, Alejandro Francés (Girona FC) is the closest look-alike to Gastón Ávila — a 78/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gastón Ávila?
By Doppel's fit score, Alejandro Francés (Girona FC) is the closest profile to Gastón Ávila, with a 78/100 overall match. André Ramalho and Dies Janse 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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