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Shanghai Port· 2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Gustavo

AttackerBrazil32y€2.5MFull profile →

Target ManProlific

0.74G/90

0.11A/90

Based on 1,126 min · 2026 · Super League · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Gustavo

Roberts Uldrikis98% match
DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga
Niclas Füllkrug97% match
AC Milan · Serie A · €8.0M
Piet Scobel97% match
Nürnberg II · Bundesliga

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Playing Style Analysis

Target ManProlific

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.2 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.40 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.24 assists/90), strong in aerial duels (5.0 aerials won/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.1/90). The three closest DNA matches to Gustavo:

Roberts Uldrikis(98% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.7 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.20 assists/90) and strong in aerial duels (11.2 aerials won/90).
Niclas Füllkrug(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.56 big chances/90).
Piet Scobel(97% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.5 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.25 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (6.0 aerials won/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Roberts Uldrikis

DSC Arminia Bielefeld · Bundesliga

Latvia28y

G/900.41

A/900.20

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vs Gustavo: 4y younger · -0.33 G/90

98% match

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Gustavo?▼

The top alternatives to Gustavo based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Roberts Uldrikis, Niclas Füllkrug, Piet Scobel, Rodrigo Muniz, Marc Heider. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Gustavo in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Gustavo in 2026 include Roberts Uldrikis (N/A), Niclas Füllkrug (€8.0M), Piet Scobel (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Gustavo play and who plays similarly?▼

Gustavo plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Roberts Uldrikis (Latvia, N/A); Niclas Füllkrug (Germany, €8.0M); Piet Scobel (Germany, N/A); Rodrigo Muniz (Brazil, €25.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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