Maximiliano Araújo alternatives
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, 5 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Araújo, players like Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89/100, and Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge, valued at €3m with a fit score of 88/100, could be viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 97 | 89 |
| 2 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €9.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: 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
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Maximiliano Araújo?
Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 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 89/100 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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