Players like Simon Gustafson
CM/CDMBK Häcken · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Gustafson's profile ↗
Simon Gustafson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for BK Häcken in the Allsvenskan, with 22 appearances in 2025, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. Players similar to Gustafson include Gianluca Busio from Venezia, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge KV, with a fit score of 84/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Simon Gustafson
Simon Gustafson is an elite deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his class with a top 1% Sofascore rating among positional peers. His ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and long balls positions him as a vital playmaker, while his durability—having missed no games in the last three seasons—underscores his reliability. Although he doesn't take many shots, his creative contributions with six goals and four assists highlight his effectiveness in orchestrating play from midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simon Gustafson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Gustafson
≈ 100% Simon Gustafson · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Simon Gustafson · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Simon Gustafson · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Gustafson?
By Doppel's fit score, Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge KV) is the closest profile to Simon Gustafson, with a 84/100 overall match. Kenneth Taylor and Gianluca Busio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Gustafson?
Yes. Lincoln (FC Alverca) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Gustafson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Gustafson's 2025 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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