Players like Gustavo Puerta
CM/CDMReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Puerta's profile ↗
Gustavo Puerta is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Racing Club in LaLiga 2, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Puerta include Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, with a fit score of 85/100, and Sean Longstaff of Newcastle United, who has a fit score of 82/100. Both showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking players like Puerta.
About Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta is a dynamic central midfielder who thrives in controlling the tempo and transitioning play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he showcases his strengths through accurate final-third passes and a high number of touches, effectively dictating the game. His ability to win possession in the attacking third further highlights his impact on both sides of the ball. With only two games missed in three seasons, Puerta's durability makes him a reliable asset for any squad.
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↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Shots, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
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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