Cheaper alternatives to Mauro Júnior
LB/CMPSV Eindhoven · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauro Júnior's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mauro Júnior are Kevin Stöger, Paul Nebel, Edu Expósito. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Mauro Júnior's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mauro Júnior
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mauro Júnior · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 85/100 match to Mauro Júnior.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mauro Júnior?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.9m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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