Who should replace Simon Gustafson?
CM/CDMBK Häcken · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Gustafson's profile ↗
Simon Gustafson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for BK Häcken in the Allsvenskan. For those seeking the best replacement for Gustafson, Gianluca Busio from Venezia, with a fit score of 86/100, stands out as an excellent tactical match. Other notable options include Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge KV and Kenneth Taylor from AFC Ajax, both with fit scores of 84/100.
Best replacements for Simon Gustafson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Gustafson
≈ 100% Simon Gustafson · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Simon Gustafson · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Simon Gustafson · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Gustafson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hans Vanaken (Club Brugge KV) does the closest job to Simon Gustafson, at 93/100 on profile. Kenneth Taylor and Gianluca Busio follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simon Gustafson?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simon Gustafson?
Doppel learns Simon Gustafson's role profile from his 2025 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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