Cheaper alternatives to Diego Carlos
CBParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Carlos's profile ↗
Diego Carlos is a centre-back for Parma in the Serie A, with a market value of €5m and 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Diego Carlos, Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, valued at €0m, and Casper Widell of Excelsior, valued at €2m, both offer a similar defensive role, with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 84 | 83 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 82 | 82 |
| 6 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 82 | 82 |
| 7 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 79 | 82 |
| 8 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Carlos
≈ 100% Diego Carlos · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Diego Carlos · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego Carlos · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diego Carlos?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Diego Carlos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diego Carlos?
Andrea Tiritiello offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diego Carlos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Diego Carlos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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