Who should replace Luiz Gustavo?
CM/CDMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuiz Gustavo's profile ↗
Luiz Gustavo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Athletico in the BRA-Serie A, with 15 appearances and 2 goals in 2026. The best replacements for Luiz Gustavo include Jens Hjertø-Dahl from Tromsø IL, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Markus Karlsbakk of Lillestrøm SK, with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Luiz Gustavo often excel in defensive roles and ball distribution.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jobe Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 21 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 21 | €9.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mads Bomholtsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 21 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Edo Kayembesimilar↗ | Watford | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luiz Gustavo
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luiz Gustavo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Luiz Gustavo, at 93/100 on profile. Markus Karlsbakk and Jens Hjertø-Dahl follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luiz Gustavo?
Yes — Roman Kvet (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luiz Gustavo?
Doppel learns Luiz Gustavo's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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