Cheaper alternatives to Mauro Júnior
LB/CMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Júnior's profile ↗
Mauro Júnior is a left-back and central midfielder for PSV Eindhoven in the Eredivisie, currently valued at €19m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mauro Júnior, consider Edu Expósito from Espanyol, valued at €4m with a fit score of 87/100, or Abdelkahar Kadri from KV Kortrijk, valued at €3m with a fit score of 86/100. Other budget options include Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle and Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, both valued at €3m and €7m respectively, also with fit scores of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 95 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauro Júnior
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mauro Júnior?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 86/100 match to Mauro Júnior.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mauro Júnior?
Edu Expósito offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mauro Júnior?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Mauro Júnior'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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