Cheaper alternatives to Thiago Balieiro
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Balieiro's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thiago Balieiro are Arda Kızıldağ, Joey Jacobs, John Brooks. Arda Kızıldağ (Gaziantep FK) rates 81/100 as a match at about €800k, below Thiago Balieiro's ~€1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thiago Balieiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Joey Jacobssimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 26 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Alpaslan Öztürksimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 33 | €0k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Douglas Mendessimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 22 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Mathias Rosssimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €800k | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Vincent Sassosimilar↗ | Boavista | 35 | €100k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Balieiro
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thiago Balieiro?
Alpaslan Öztürk (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 80/100 match to Thiago Balieiro.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Balieiro?
Arda Kızıldağ offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thiago Balieiro?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Thiago Balieiro's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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