Players like Gustavo Neves
CMRed Bull Bragantino · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Neves's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Neves are Dani Rodríguez, Cameron Puertas, Fabian Rieder. Doppel rates Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 85/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gustavo Neves is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder, showcasing impressive dribbling and creativity in the final third. His ability to deliver accurate crosses and key passes ranks him among the top 8% of his positional peers, highlighting his playmaking prowess. With just two games missed in three seasons, Neves demonstrates exceptional durability, making him a reliable asset for Red Bull Bragantino. While his aerial presence could improve, his offensive contributions make him a valuable playmaker in the midfield.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Neves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Gustavo Hamersimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 29 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Neves
≈ 100% Gustavo Neves · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Neves · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Neves · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Neves?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) is the closest profile to Gustavo Neves, with a 85/100 overall match. Cameron Puertas and Fabian Rieder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Neves?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Mallorca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Neves?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Neves'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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