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 (Fiorentina) 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 October 2026.
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Gustavo Gómez is a commanding ball-playing centre-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to contribute offensively. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his positional peers, he excels in shots and expected goal contributions, demonstrating a surprising offensive edge for a defender. His reliability is further highlighted by a solid availability record, missing only 13 games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset in any defensive line-up.
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↗ | Fiorentina | 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↗ | Vitória | 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↗ | Real Valladolid | 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 closest look-alike to Gustavo Gómez?
Statistically, Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Gómez — a 83/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Gómez?
By Doppel's fit score, Radu Drăguşin (Fiorentina) 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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