Cheaper alternatives to Cauly
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, consider İlkay Gündoğan (FC Barcelona) with a fit score of 81/100, or Thorgan Hazard (RSC Anderlecht) and Alan Patrick (Internacional), both at a fit score of 80/100, all valued at €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Cauly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 9 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Lorenzo Insignesimilar↗ | Pescara | 35 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 79 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cauly
≈ 100% Cauly · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Cauly · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Cauly · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /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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