Cheaper alternatives to Caio Alexandre
CM/CDMBahia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaio Alexandre's profile ↗
Caio Alexandre is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bahia in the Brazilian Serie A, with 21 appearances and 1 assist this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Caio Alexandre, players like Samu from Vizela, Kevin Stöger of VfL Bochum 1848, and Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion all offer similar roles at a market value of €2m, each boasting a fit score of 82/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Caio Alexandre
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 78 | 81 |
| 7 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caio Alexandre
≈ 100% Caio Alexandre · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Caio Alexandre · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Caio Alexandre · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Caio Alexandre?
Dani Parejo (Villarreal) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 81/100 match to Caio Alexandre.
Who is the best-value alternative to Caio Alexandre?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Caio Alexandre?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Caio Alexandre'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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