João Carvalho alternatives
CAM/CMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Carvalho's profile ↗
João Carvalho is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga, valued at €5m. Notable matches include Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard with a fit score of 89/100 and a market value of €3m, and Kevin Stöger of Borussia M'gladbach, valued at €2m with a fit score of 87/100. These players serve as cheaper alternatives to Carvalho, providing similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | FC Midtjylland | 27 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Carvalho
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% João Carvalho · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
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 89/100 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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