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 October 2026.
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Gustavo Henrique is a dominant aerial centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evident in his impressive goal tally for a defender. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in aerial duels and consistently poses a threat from set-pieces. While his passing accuracy could improve, his ability to win duels and score makes him a valuable asset when fit, though his recent injury history raises concerns about availability.
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↗ | Vitória | 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↗ | Standard Liège | 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 closest look-alike to Gustavo Henrique?
Statistically, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Henrique — a 78/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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