Cheaper alternatives to Tomás Araújo
CB/RBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Araújo's profile ↗
Tomás Araújo is a centre-back/right-back for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, valued at €33m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Araújo, consider Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, who has a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €4m, or Ki-Jana Hoever from Stoke City, valued at €3m with a fit score of 87/100. Other options include Kyriani Sabbe of Club Brugge KV and Oliver Braude from SC Heerenveen, both offering solid performances at lower prices.
12 cheaper alternatives to Tomás Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 88 | 86 |
| 5 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 87 | 86 |
| 6 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 87 | 86 |
| 7 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Araújo
≈ 100% Tomás Araújo · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tomás Araújo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Tomás Araújo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tomás Araújo?
David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Tomás Araújo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tomás Araújo?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tomás Araújo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Tomás 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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