Cheaper alternatives to Newton
CM/CDMBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNewton's profile ↗
Newton is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A, with 25 appearances and 1 goal in 2025. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Newton, consider Moussa Diakité from Cádiz, valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, or Stefan Džodić from Almería, valued at €2m, also with a fit score of 81/100. Other options include Titouan Thomas from Stade Lavallois and Iyad Mohamed from Pau FC, both playing in Ligue 2.
12 cheaper alternatives to Newton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 95 | 79 |
| 9 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Newton
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Newton · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Newton?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 80/100 match to Newton.
Who is the best-value alternative to Newton?
Moussa Diakité offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Newton?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Newton'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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