Players like Luiz Gustavo
CM/CDMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuiz Gustavo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luiz Gustavo are Kristian Hlynsson, Alfie Devine, Noah Naujoks. Doppel rates Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) a 87/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thijs Oosting scores 84/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Luiz Gustavo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 87 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 85 | 84 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luiz Gustavo
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luiz Gustavo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Luiz Gustavo, with a 87/100 overall match. Alfie Devine and Noah Naujoks are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luiz Gustavo?
Yes. Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luiz Gustavo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luiz Gustavo'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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