Cheaper alternatives to João Mário
RB/RMBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mário's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to João Mário are Eric Ebimbe, Javier Rueda, Mitchell Weiser. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 85/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below João Mário's ~€8.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Mário
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Mitchell Weisersimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €5.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 31 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Carles Pérezsimilar↗ | Getafe | 26 | €1.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €6.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Sergi Canóssimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €600k | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Alexander Bernhardssonsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €3.2m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mário
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Mário?
Dani Raba (Leganés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 83/100 match to João Mário.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Mário?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.5m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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