Cheaper alternatives to David Simão
CM/CDMFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Simão's profile ↗
David Simão is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Arouca in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances and 667 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Simão, players like Pepelu from Valencia (fit 82/100, value €7m) and Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo (fit 82/100, value €5m) offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to David Simão
| # | 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↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k 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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