Players like Ganso
CAMFluminense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGanso's profile ↗
Ganso is an attacking midfielder for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, with 17 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. Players similar to Ganso include Adrián Bernabé of Parma, who has a fit score of 75/100, and Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña, with a fit score of 76/100. Other comparable options are Hong Hyun-seok of KAA Gent and Riley McGree from Middlesbrough, both with fit scores of 75/100.
About Ganso
Ganso is a creative attacking midfielder known for his precision in the final third, exemplified by his elite passing accuracy and ability to generate key chances. Despite being in the top 19% of his positional peers, showcasing his overall quality, he has struggled with injuries, missing significant time over the past few seasons. When fit, his vision and playmaking ability make him a valuable asset for any team looking to unlock defenses.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating, Key passes. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ganso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián Bernabésimilar↗ | Parma | 25 | €14m | 86 | 75 |
| 2 | Mario Sorianosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 3 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 75 |
| 4 | Riley McGreesimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.6m | 83 | 75 |
| 5 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 83 | 78 |
| 6 | Peio Canalessimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 21 | €9.7m | 82 | 75 |
| 7 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 81 | 75 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 81 | 76 |
| 9 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 81 | 75 |
| 10 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 80 | 75 |
| 11 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 79 | 77 |
| 12 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 79 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ganso
≈ 100% Ganso · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ganso · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ganso · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ganso?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrián Bernabé (Parma) is the closest profile to Ganso, with a 75/100 overall match. Mario Soriano and Hong Hyun-seok are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ganso?
Yes. Ryan Merlen (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ganso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ganso's 2025 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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