Cheaper alternatives to Rafa Soares
LBFamalicão · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Soares's profile ↗
Rafa Soares is a left-back for Famalicão in the Primeira Liga, with 24 appearances, 1 goal, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Soares, players like Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, and Jeff Hardeveld from SC Telstar, with a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €0m, are noteworthy options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rafa Soares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 80 | 81 |
| 10 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Soares
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rafa Soares · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rafa Soares?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Rafa Soares.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rafa Soares?
Cristiano Biraghi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rafa Soares?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Rafa Soares'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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