Cheaper alternatives to João Neves
CMParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Neves's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to João Neves are Paul Nebel, Harvey Elliott, Leon Goretzka. Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 87/100 as a match at about €17m, below João Neves's ~€148m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Neves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Neves
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% João Neves · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Neves?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 85/100 match to João Neves.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Neves?
Paul Nebel offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Neves?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match João Neves's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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