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 September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Gustavo Puerta in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Gustavo Puerta
Gustavo Puerta is a dynamic central midfielder known for his ability to control the game and win possession high up the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate final-third passing and maintaining possession, showcasing his quality in build-up play. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. While he could improve on long balls, his strengths firmly establish him as a key player for Racing.
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 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 88 | 81 |
* 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 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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →