Players like Gustav Henriksson
CBIF Elfsborg · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustav Henriksson's profile ↗
Gustav Henriksson is a centre-back for IF Elfsborg in the Allsvenskan, with 21 appearances and 1728 minutes played in 2024. Players similar to Henriksson include Francesco Vicari from Bari, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Sotirios Papagiannopoulos of AIK, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable options are Frédéric Nsabiyumva from Västerås SK and João Victor from Mirassol, both also fitting well into a similar role.
About Gustav Henriksson
Gustav Henriksson is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels with a standout performance in the top 17% of his peers. His Sofascore rating places him among the top 29% of centre-backs, showcasing his overall quality and reliability on the pitch. With an impressive durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, he remains a dependable presence in the backline, though his contributions in build-up play and final-third passing are less pronounced, focusing instead on defensive solidity.
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↗ | Bari | 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↗ | Haugesund | 27 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Gustav Henriksson?
By Doppel's fit score, Francesco Vicari (Bari) 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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