Cheaper alternatives to Mateus Fernandes
CM/CAMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mateus Fernandes are Nadiem Amiri, Exequiel Palacios, Paul Nebel. Nadiem Amiri (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 79/100 as a match at about €16m, below Mateus Fernandes's ~€49m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mateus Fernandes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 84 | 79 |
| 2 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 80 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 79 | 79 |
| 5 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 82 | 79 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 81 | 78 |
| 8 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 19 | €39m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Fernandes
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mateus Fernandes?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 79/100 match to Mateus Fernandes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mateus Fernandes?
Nadiem Amiri offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €16m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mateus Fernandes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mateus Fernandes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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