Players like Gerson
CM/CDM/RWCruzeiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gerson are Dani Parejo, Olivier Ntcham, Sydie Peck. Doppel rates Dani Parejo (Villarreal) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Parejo scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Gerson is a dynamic central midfielder known for his playmaking ability and tactical intelligence. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his peers, he excels in creating big chances and delivering accurate final-third passes, making him a key orchestrator in attack. While he has faced some injury challenges, his capacity to dominate duels and influence games consistently solidifies his reputation as a valuable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gerson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerson
≈ 100% Gerson · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gerson · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gerson · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gerson?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Gerson, with a 80/100 overall match. Olivier Ntcham and Sydie Peck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gerson?
Yes. Dani Parejo (Villarreal) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gerson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gerson's 2026 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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