Cheaper alternatives to Tiago Araújo
LM/LBKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiago Araújo's profile ↗
Tiago Araújo is a left midfielder/left-back for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 35 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Araújo, players like Reinaldo from Mirassol, with a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €0m, or Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles, also fitting well at 87/100 for €2m, could be suitable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Tiago Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 85 | 85 |
| 10 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiago Araújo
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tiago Araújo · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tiago Araújo?
Reinaldo (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 88/100 match to Tiago Araújo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tiago Araújo?
Reinaldo offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tiago Araújo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Tiago Araújo'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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