Players like Gustavo Henrique
CBReal Valladolid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Henrique's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Henrique are Espen Bjørnsen Garnås, Henrik Sælebakke Falchener, Gustavo Martins. Doppel rates Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gustavo Henrique is a dominant aerial presence and a goal-scoring centre-back, showcasing his prowess with a remarkable aerial duels win rate in the top 3% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8%, he excels in both defensive solidity and contributing to set-pieces, evident in his impressive non-penalty goals. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. When fit, he’s a formidable asset in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Henrique
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espen Bjørnsen Garnåssimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Henrique
≈ 100% Gustavo Henrique · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gustavo Henrique · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Gustavo Henrique · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Henrique?
By Doppel's fit score, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest profile to Gustavo Henrique, with a 78/100 overall match. Henrik Sælebakke Falchener and Gustavo Martins are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Henrique?
Yes. Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Henrique?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Henrique's 2023/24 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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