Players like Luiz Gustavo
CM/CDMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuiz Gustavo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luiz Gustavo are Jobe Bellingham, Markus Karlsbakk, Jens Hjertø-Dahl. Doppel rates Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Roman Kvet scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Luiz Gustavo is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and distribution with his accurate long balls, ranking in the top 8% of his peers. Despite some injury setbacks, he remains a reliable presence in midfield, contributing effectively with touches and a solid finishing ability. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his overall quality in the top 24% reflects his enduring skill and tactical intelligence, making him a valuable asset for Athletico.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 66 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luiz Gustavo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jobe Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 21 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luiz Gustavo
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luiz Gustavo?
Statistically, Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest look-alike to Luiz Gustavo — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Luiz Gustavo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Luiz Gustavo, with a 82/100 overall match. Markus Karlsbakk and Jens Hjertø-Dahl are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luiz Gustavo?
Yes. Roman Kvet (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
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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