Cheaper alternatives to Matheus Araújo
LB/CB/LMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatheus Araújo's profile ↗
Matheus Araújo is a left-back/centre-back for Santa Clara in the Primeira Liga, with 12 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Araújo, consider Boy Kemper from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, or Danny Bakker from SC Telstar, available at no market value with a fit score of 85/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matheus Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 83 | 85 |
| 3 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 85 | 85 |
| 8 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 81 | 83 |
| 12 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 84 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matheus Araújo
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Matheus Araújo · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matheus Araújo?
Reinaldo (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Matheus Araújo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matheus Araújo?
Boy Kemper offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matheus Araújo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Matheus 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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