Cheaper alternatives to Thiago Almada
CAM/LWAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Almada's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thiago Almada are Kevin Stöger, Giovani Lo Celso, Isco. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Thiago Almada's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thiago Almada
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Pablo Sarabiasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 31 | €3.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Almada
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thiago Almada?
Rémy Cabella (Lille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 82/100 match to Thiago Almada.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Almada?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thiago Almada?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Thiago Almada's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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