Cheaper alternatives to Marlon Freitas
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarlon Freitas's profile ↗
Marlon Freitas is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A, currently valued at €6m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Freitas, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor and Giacomo Calò from Frosinone both have a fit score of 84/100 and are valued at €1m and €2m respectively. Additionally, Will Smallbone and Simone Pontisso are budget alternatives with fit scores of 82/100, valued at €3m and €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Marlon Freitas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 77 | 79 |
| 12 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 80 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marlon Freitas
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marlon Freitas · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marlon Freitas?
Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Marlon Freitas.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marlon Freitas?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marlon Freitas?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Marlon Freitas'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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