Players like Gustavo Gómez
CBPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Gómez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Gómez are Radu Drăguşin, Gabriele Guarino, Craig Forsyth. Doppel rates Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gustavo Gómez is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and contributing to the attack with impressive shot metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 14% of his positional peers, his reliability and defensive prowess make him a cornerstone for Palmeiras. While his finishing could use improvement, his durability—missing only 13 games over the last three seasons—underscores his value as a consistent presence in defense.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Aerial duels won. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Gómez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 88 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Gómez
≈ 100% Gustavo Gómez · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Gómez · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Gómez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Gómez?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Genoa) is the closest profile to Gustavo Gómez, with a 83/100 overall match. Gabriele Guarino and Craig Forsyth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Gómez?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Gómez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Gómez'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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