Who should replace Gustavo Assunção?
CM/CDMAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Assunção's profile ↗
Gustavo Assunção is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AVS - Futebol SAD in the Primeira Liga. Players who can replace Assunção include Ibrahim Fofana from Amiens SC, with a fit score of 78/100, and Javi Villar of Albacete Balompié, also at 78/100. Both provide similar tactical contributions, making them strong alternatives for teams seeking to fill a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Magnus Knudsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €3.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Al-Ettifaq | 21 | €4.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 21 | €2.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Assunção
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Assunção?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ibrahim Fofana (Amiens SC) does the closest job to Gustavo Assunção, at 90/100 on profile. Javi Villar and Magnus Knudsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gustavo Assunção?
Yes — Romario Rösch (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gustavo Assunção?
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