Players like Gustav Henriksson
CBIF Elfsborg · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustav Henriksson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustav Henriksson are Francesco Vicari, Sotirios Papagiannopoulos, Frédéric Nsabiyumva. Doppel rates Francesco Vicari (Reggiana) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sotirios Papagiannopoulos scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gustav Henriksson is a commanding aerial presence, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his peers, he demonstrates exceptional reliability and durability, missing no games in the past three seasons. His standout ability in aerial duels makes him a formidable defender, though he is less involved in build-up play, reflecting a focus on defensive solidity over ball progression.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustav Henriksson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Francesco Vicarisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 32 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Sotirios Papagiannopoulossimilar↗ | AIK | 36 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Ulrik Fredriksensimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 27 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 86 |
| 11 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustav Henriksson
≈ 100% Gustav Henriksson · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustav Henriksson · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gustav Henriksson · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gustav Henriksson?
Statistically, Francesco Vicari (Reggiana) is the closest look-alike to Gustav Henriksson — 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 Gustav Henriksson?
By Doppel's fit score, Francesco Vicari (Reggiana) is the closest profile to Gustav Henriksson, with a 79/100 overall match. Sotirios Papagiannopoulos and Frédéric Nsabiyumva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustav Henriksson?
Yes. Sotirios Papagiannopoulos (AIK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustav Henriksson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustav Henriksson's 2024 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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