Cheaper alternatives to Fernando Sobral
CM/CDMCeará · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Sobral's profile ↗
Fernando Sobral is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ceará in Brazil's Serie A, with 30 appearances and 1 goal recorded in 2025. Players similar to Sobral include Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón and Daniel Requena from Córdoba, both with a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €1m, making them cheaper alternatives to Sobral. Other options include Noah Naujoks from Excelsior and Leon Jensen from Karlsruher SC, both valued at €1m and offering solid fits for teams seeking budget alternatives.
12 cheaper alternatives to Fernando Sobral
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
| 4 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 78 | 79 |
| 7 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 80 | 79 |
| 8 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Sobral
≈ 100% Fernando Sobral · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Fernando Sobral · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Fernando Sobral · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Fernando Sobral?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 79/100 match to Fernando Sobral.
Who is the best-value alternative to Fernando Sobral?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Fernando Sobral?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Fernando Sobral'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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