João Mário alternatives
RB/RMFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mário's profile ↗
João Mário is a right-back/right midfielder for Fiorentina in Serie A, with 20 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to João Mário, consider Aron Dønnum from Toulouse, valued at €5m with a fit score of 85/100, or Luis Rioja from Valencia, a budget option at €2m, also with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 27 | €7.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mário
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Mário?
Nayel Mehssatou (Standard Liège) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 83/100 match to João Mário.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Mário?
Aron Dønnum offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €5.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Mário?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match João Mário'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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