David Simão alternatives
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Simão's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to David Simão are Pepelu, Doğucan Haspolat, Adem Zorgane. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 82/100 as a match at about €7.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Simão
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% David Simão · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David Simão?
Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to David Simão.
Who is the best-value alternative to David Simão?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Simão?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match David Simão'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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