Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Augusto
LM/CB/RBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Augusto's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carlos Augusto are Kevin Paredes, Benjamin Henrichs, Rasmus Kristensen. Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Carlos Augusto's ~€22m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Augusto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 84 | 86 |
| 2 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €8.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 81 | 82 |
| 11 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Augusto
≈ 100% Carlos Augusto · strong: Duels won, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Carlos Augusto · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Carlos Augusto · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Augusto?
Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 83/100 match to Carlos Augusto.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Augusto?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Augusto?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Carlos Augusto's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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