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, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Araújo, consider Arijon Ibrahimović from 1. FC Heidenheim, valued at €10m, or Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge, available for €3m. Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson and Sorriso also present budget options, valued at €1m and €5m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 8 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximiliano Araújo
≈ 100% Maximiliano Araújo · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /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, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /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?
Arijon Ibrahimović offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €11m.
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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