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 Brazilian Serie A. In 2026, he made 15 appearances, scoring 2 goals. The best replacements for Luiz Gustavo include Olivier Ntcham from Samsunspor, with a fit score of 84/100, and Markus Karlsbakk from Lillestrøm SK, also with a fit score of 84/100, highlighting their tactical compatibility as players who can replace Luiz Gustavo effectively.
Best replacements for Luiz Gustavo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jobe Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 21 | €38m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Thelo Aasgaardsimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €2.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Wilmer Odefalksimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luiz Gustavo · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luiz Gustavo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jobe Bellingham (Sunderland) does the closest job to Luiz Gustavo, at 93/100 on profile. Olivier Ntcham and Markus Karlsbakk follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luiz Gustavo?
Yes — Wilmer Odefalk (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 81/100 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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