Cheaper alternatives to Olinho
CAM/CM/LWRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOlinho's profile ↗
Olinho is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, aged 25, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Olinho, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, who achieved a fit score of 84/100, and Gyan de Regt of Excelsior, with a fit score of 82/100, both present viable options at a similar market value. Additionally, Carlos Eduardo from Alanyaspor, valued at €0m, could serve as a budget alternative.
12 cheaper alternatives to Olinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 81 | 82 |
| 3 | Carlos Eduardosimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 30 | €500k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Altin Zeqirisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Richonell Margaretsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Guruzetasimilar↗ | Eibar | 26 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 11 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 78 | 81 |
| 12 | Metehan Mimaroğlusimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 32 | €400k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Olinho
≈ 100% Olinho · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Olinho · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Olinho · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Olinho?
Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Olinho.
Who is the best-value alternative to Olinho?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Olinho?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Olinho'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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