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Cauly alternatives

CAMSão Paulo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCauly's profile ↗

Cauly is an attacking midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 29 appearances, 1 goal, and 3 assists in 2025. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cauly, İlkay Gündoğan from Galatasaray, valued at €2m with a fit score of 81/100, and Dušan Tadić from NEC Nijmegen, valued at €1m with a fit score of 80/100, are notable options.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Cauly

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗Galatasaray36€1.9m8581
2Dušan Tadićsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen38€1.4m8480
3Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗RC Lens33€1.8m8680
4Alan Patricksimilar↗Internacional35€2.2m8480
5Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen34€1.6m8280
6Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗KV Mechelen22€900k8480
7Rémy Cabellasimilar↗Nantes36€1.2m8479
8Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗Preußen Münster25€1.5m8579
9Levi Smanssimilar↗SC Heerenveen23€1.4m8679
10Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗Gençlerbirliği25€1.3m8179
11Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim35€2.7m8379
12Teji Savaniersimilar↗Montpellier35€1.0m8178

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Cauly

1. İlkay GündoğanGalatasaray81/100

≈ 100% Cauly · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Dušan TadićNEC Nijmegen80/100

≈ 100% Cauly · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating

3. Thorgan HazardRC Lens80/100

≈ 100% Cauly · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Cauly?

Bilal Bafdili (KV Mechelen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 80/100 match to Cauly.

Who is the best-value alternative to Cauly?

İlkay Gündoğan offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.9m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cauly?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Cauly'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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