Cheaper alternatives to Zé Carlos
CM/CDMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Carlos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Zé Carlos are Kazper Karlsson, Luca Fiordilino, Gerard Yepes. Kazper Karlsson (Degerfors IF) rates 82/100 as a match at about €600k, below Zé Carlos's ~€820k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Zé Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Luca Fiordilinosimilar↗ | Feralpisalò | 30 | €300k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Jonathan Svedbergsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 27 | €200k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Luke Le Rouxsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 26 | €800k | 96 | 79 |
| 6 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Kevin Martin Krygardsimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €400k | 94 | 78 |
| 8 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Jesper Gustavssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 32 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 10 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Doumbiasimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 19 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Filip Rønningen Jørgensensimilar↗ | Odds BK | 24 | €700k | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Carlos
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Zé Carlos · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Zé Carlos?
Jonathan Svedberg (Halmstads BK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to Zé Carlos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Zé Carlos?
Kazper Karlsson offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Zé Carlos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Zé Carlos'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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