Players like Gustavo Velázquez
CB/RBNewell's Old Boys · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Velázquez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Velázquez are Caleb Taylor, Ravil Tagir, Adil Demirbağ. Doppel rates Caleb Taylor (Millwall) a 83/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Velázquez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 80 | 81 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Velázquez
≈ 100% Gustavo Velázquez · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gustavo Velázquez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Velázquez · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Velázquez?
By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to Gustavo Velázquez, with a 83/100 overall match. Ravil Tagir and Adil Demirbağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Velázquez?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Velázquez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Velázquez'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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