Cheaper alternatives to Mateus Carvalho
CM/CDMVasco da Gama · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateus Carvalho's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mateus Carvalho are Dino Salihović, Kaare Barslund, Muammer Sarıkaya. Dino Salihović (IFK Norrköping) rates 78/100 as a match at about €200k, below Mateus Carvalho's ~€1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mateus Carvalho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dino Salihovićsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 24 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 79 | 77 |
| 4 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 84 | 77 |
| 5 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 81 | 76 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Daniel Asksimilar↗ | Östers IF | 28 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 83 | 75 |
| 10 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 78 | 75 |
| 12 | Lars Erik Sødalsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateus Carvalho
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mateus Carvalho · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mateus Carvalho?
Dino Salihović (IFK Norrköping) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Mateus Carvalho.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mateus Carvalho?
Dino Salihović offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mateus Carvalho?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mateus Carvalho'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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