Who should replace Gustavo Puerta?
CM/CDMReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGustavo Puerta's profile ↗
Gustavo Puerta is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Racing Club in LaLiga 2. For those seeking the best replacement for Puerta, Sydie Peck of Sheffield United stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Nico González from FC Porto offers a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles in midfield, making them suitable options for teams looking to replace Puerta.
Best replacements for Gustavo Puerta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico Gonzálezsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €43m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 29 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Roman Kvetsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gustavo Puerta
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gustavo Puerta · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gustavo Puerta?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico González (FC Porto) does the closest job to Gustavo Puerta, at 92/100 on profile. Sydie Peck and Sean Longstaff follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gustavo Puerta?
Yes — Salih Uçan (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gustavo Puerta?
Doppel learns Gustavo Puerta's role profile from his 2025/26 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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