Cheaper alternatives to Mateus Fernandes
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Fernandes's profile ↗
Mateus Fernandes is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Southampton in the Championship, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Fernandes, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 84/100, or Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m and a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Fernandes
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Mateus Fernandes · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mateus Fernandes?
Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to Mateus Fernandes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mateus Fernandes?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.9m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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