Tomás Araújo alternatives
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, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. 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 AC Sparta Praha, valued at €3m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 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 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €22m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 26 | €5.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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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