Cheaper alternatives to Thiago Balieiro
CBVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Balieiro's profile ↗
Thiago Balieiro is a centre-back for Vitória SC in the Primeira Liga, with 13 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Balieiro, consider Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m, or Andrea Tiritiello of Virtus Entella, with a fit score of 83/100 and no market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 84 | 83 |
| 3 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 80 | 80 |
| 9 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Balieiro
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Thiago Balieiro · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thiago Balieiro?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Thiago Balieiro.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Balieiro?
Maximilian Großer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €700k.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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