Players like Simon Gustafson
CM/CDMBK Häcken · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Gustafson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simon Gustafson are Hans Vanaken, Kenneth Taylor, Gianluca Busio. Doppel rates Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge KV) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lincoln scores 84/100 at about €3.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Simon Gustafson is a top-tier deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and accuracy in the final third. His outstanding Sofascore rating places him in the top 1% of his positional peers, reflecting his ability to orchestrate play with precision passing and key contributions, evidenced by his six goals and four assists this season. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the last three years, making him a reliable presence in 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↗ | Lazio | 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↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 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↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Simon Gustafson?
Statistically, Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge KV) is the closest look-alike to Simon Gustafson — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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