Cheaper alternatives to Diogo Sousa
CMVitória SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Sousa's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Diogo Sousa are Eric Ebimbe, Filip Krastev, Irakli Yegoian. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 84/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Diogo Sousa's ~€8.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Diogo Sousa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 5 | Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €3.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 81 | 82 |
| 8 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diogo Sousa
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Diogo Sousa · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diogo Sousa?
Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 82/100 match to Diogo Sousa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diogo Sousa?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diogo Sousa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Diogo Sousa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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