Cheaper alternatives to Thiago Almada
CAM/LWBotafogo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Almada's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thiago Almada are Cameron Puertas, Rémy Cabella, Isco. Cameron Puertas (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) rates 86/100 as a match at about €6.8m, below Thiago Almada's ~€16m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 38 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Almada
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thiago Almada · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
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 85/100 match to Thiago Almada.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Almada?
Cameron Puertas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.8m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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