Cheaper alternatives to João Mário
RB/RMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Mário's profile ↗
João Mário is a right-back/right midfielder for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €9m with 20 appearances this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to João Mário, consider Sami Ouaissa of NEC Nijmegen, valued at €8m with a fit score of 86/100, or Aron Dønnum from Toulouse, priced at €5m and a fit score of 85/100. Eric Ebimbe and Nayel Mehssatou also present budget options, valued at €6m and €2m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Mário
≈ 100% João Mário · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 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, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Mário?
Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to João Mário.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Mário?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €8.2m.
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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