Who should replace Gustavo Varela?
STMonza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Varela's profile ↗
Gustavo Varela is a striker for Monza in Serie A, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 6 goals and 3 assists. Players who can replace Varela include Aaron Bibout of KRC Genk, with a fit score of 84/100, and Marko Milovanović from FC Alverca, who has a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate a tactical fit that aligns well with Varela's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Piccolisimilar↗ | Bologna | 25 | €13m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Samuel Essendesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €2.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 30 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Nacho Ferrisimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €6.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Jesús Ramírezsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €5.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Paul Onuachusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 32 | €6.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Varela
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Varela · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Varela?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Roberto Piccoli (Bologna) does the closest job to Gustavo Varela, at 94/100 on profile. Marko Milovanović and Samuel Essende follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gustavo Varela?
Yes — Emmanuel Boateng (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gustavo Varela?
Doppel learns Gustavo Varela's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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