Gustavo Mancha

At 21 years old, Gustavo Mancha is a towering Brazilian defender standing 190 cm tall, wearing shirt number 39 for Rio Ave in Portugal’s Primeira Liga. A centre-back by trade, Mancha combines his physical frame with a composed reading of the game, making him a steady presence at the back. His discipline and aerial strength are his standout traits — he rarely dives into tackles but positions himself to cut out danger before it arrives. Signed from Fortaleza EC in Brazil’s Série A,...