Cheaper alternatives to João Carvalho
CAM/CMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Carvalho's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to João Carvalho are Mohamed Ihattaren, Alan Patrick, Levi Smans. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) rates 88/100 as a match at about €3.2m, below João Carvalho's ~€4.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Carvalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Cristo Gonzálezsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Stuart Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 34 | €200k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Carvalho
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Carvalho?
Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 86/100 match to João Carvalho.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Carvalho?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Carvalho?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match João Carvalho'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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