Cheaper alternatives to Maximiliano Araújo
LB/LM/LWSporting CP · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximiliano Araújo's profile ↗
Maximiliano Araújo is a left-back/left midfielder for Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga. Players looking for cheaper alternatives to Araújo might consider Kevin Paredes from VfL Wolfsburg, who has a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €2m, or Edan Diop of Cercle Brugge, also with a fit score of 88/100 and a value of €3m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Maximiliano Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €1.9m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 7 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximiliano Araújo
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Maximiliano Araújo?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Maximiliano Araújo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Maximiliano Araújo?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Maximiliano Araújo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Maximiliano 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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