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Players like Gabriel Ávalos

STCA Independiente · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Ávalos's profile ↗

Gabriel Ávalos is a striker for CA Independiente in the Argentine Liga Profesional, where he has made 18 appearances in 2026, scoring 11 goals and providing 5 assists. Players similar to Ávalos include Dawid Kownacki from Fortuna Düsseldorf with a fit score of 77/100, as well as Alessandro Gabrielloni of Como and Francesco Pio Esposito from Spezia, both with fit scores of 74/100.

About Gabriel Ávalos

Gabriel Ávalos is a classic target man, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing impressive finishing abilities, making him a consistent threat in the box. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his position, he demonstrates elite quality for a striker, adept at converting opportunities. While not heavily involved in creating chances, his durability is notable, having missed only eight games over the past three seasons, underlining his reliability for Independiente.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Gabriel Ávalos

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Alessandro Gabriellonisimilar↗Como32€400k8974
2Dawid Kownackisimilar↗Fortuna Düsseldorf29€1.6m8977
3Francesco Pio Espositosimilar↗Spezia21€47m8874
4Jon Bautistasimilar↗Eibar31€1.2m8774
5Diego Garcíasimilar↗Leganés26€1.6m8776
6Pedro Mendessimilar↗Ascoli27€1.3m8677
7Michael Smithsimilar↗Sheffield Wednesday35€200k8375
8Jonas Windsimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg27€4.2m8376
9Olivier Giroudsimilar↗AC Milan40€900k8280
10Mauro Icardisimilar↗Galatasaray33€4.2m8176
11Giuseppe Ambrosinosimilar↗Frosinone23€2.1m8074
12Luuk de Jongsimilar↗PSV Eindhoven36€500k7979

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Gabriel Ávalos

≈ 100% Gabriel Ávalos · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating

2. Dawid KownackiFortuna Düsseldorf77/100

≈ 100% Gabriel Ávalos · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90

3. Francesco Pio EspositoSpezia74/100

≈ 100% Gabriel Ávalos · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Gabriel Ávalos?

By Doppel's fit score, Alessandro Gabrielloni (Como) is the closest profile to Gabriel Ávalos, with a 74/100 overall match. Dawid Kownacki and Francesco Pio Esposito are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriel Ávalos?

Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 75/100 at roughly €200k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriel Ávalos?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriel Ávalos's 2026 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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