Players like Ganso
CAMFluminense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGanso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ganso are Mario Soriano, Hong Hyun-seok, Riley McGree. Doppel rates Mario Soriano (Deportivo de A Coruña) a 76/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ryan Merlen scores 76/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ganso is a creative playmaker, thriving in the final third with his precise passing and ability to generate key chances. At 37, he remains a valuable asset, ranking in the top 27% of his positional peers, showcasing his quality through 3 goals and 7 assists in 32 appearances this season. While injuries have limited his availability in recent years, his vision and technical skills continue to make him a pivotal figure in Fluminense's attacking setup.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Key passes. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ganso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Sorianosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 76 |
| 2 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | FC Midtjylland | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 75 |
| 3 | Riley McGreesimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.6m | 83 | 75 |
| 4 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Peio Canalessimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 21 | €9.7m | 82 | 75 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 81 | 75 |
| 7 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 81 | 75 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 81 | 76 |
| 9 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 80 | 75 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 80 | 77 |
| 11 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 79 | 75 |
| 12 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 79 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ganso
≈ 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
≈ 100% Ganso · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ganso?
Statistically, Mario Soriano (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest look-alike to Ganso — a 76/100 profile match (86/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ganso?
By Doppel's fit score, Mario Soriano (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Ganso, with a 76/100 overall match. Hong Hyun-seok and Riley McGree 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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