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 (Juve Stabia) 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 July 2026.
About Jesper Gustavsson
Jesper Gustavsson is a reliable defensive midfielder, known for his durability and consistent presence in the midfield. While he may not excel in high-impact metrics, his experience and tenacity provide stability to his team's structure. Having missed no games in the last three seasons, he showcases his reliability, making him a dependable option in the squad.
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↗ | Juve Stabia | 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 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesper Gustavsson?
By Doppel's fit score, Davide Buglio (Juve Stabia) 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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