Players like Jesper Gustavsson
CDM/CMMjällby AIF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Gustavsson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jesper Gustavsson are Davide Buglio, Manuel Rodríguez, Matias Siltanen. Doppel rates Davide Buglio (Catanzaro) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jesper Gustavsson is a durable defensive midfielder known for his reliability and work rate, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not stand out in offensive contributions or creativity, his experience allows him to anchor the midfield effectively. Despite being in the bottom 40% of his positional peers, his consistency and availability make him a dependable presence in the engine room.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jesper Gustavsson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Manuel Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 21 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | Troyes | 26 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jesper Gustavsson?
Statistically, Davide Buglio (Catanzaro) is the closest look-alike to Jesper Gustavsson — a 79/100 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 Jesper Gustavsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Davide Buglio (Catanzaro) is the closest profile to Jesper Gustavsson, with a 79/100 overall match. Manuel Rodríguez and Matias Siltanen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesper Gustavsson?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jesper Gustavsson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jesper Gustavsson's 2026 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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