Players like Gustavo Puerta
CM/CDMReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Puerta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gustavo Puerta are Sydie Peck, Sean Longstaff, Richard Ríos. Doppel rates Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Roman Kvet scores 82/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Gustavo Puerta is a dynamic central midfielder known for his ball-winning ability and precise passing in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he excels in maintaining possession and contributing to attacking phases, evidenced by his impressive touches and accurate final-third passes. Remarkably durable, he has missed only two games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability and fitness in a demanding role.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gustavo Puerta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Puerta
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Puerta?
Statistically, Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Gustavo Puerta — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Puerta?
By Doppel's fit score, Sydie Peck (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Gustavo Puerta, with a 85/100 overall match. Sean Longstaff and Richard Ríos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gustavo Puerta?
Yes. Roman Kvet (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gustavo Puerta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gustavo Puerta's 2025/26 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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