Cheaper alternatives to Thiago Maia
CM/CDMInternacional · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitThiago Maia's profile ↗
Thiago Maia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Internacional in the BRA-Serie A, with 31 appearances in 2025, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Maia, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a fit score of 81/100 at a market value of €1m, while Noah Naujoks from Excelsior presents a similar role with a fit score of 80/100, also valued at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thiago Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 3 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 80 | 79 |
| 7 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 9 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 77 | 79 |
| 12 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thiago Maia
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thiago Maia · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thiago Maia?
Calvin Twigt (FC Volendam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 79/100 match to Thiago Maia.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thiago Maia?
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 Thiago Maia?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Thiago Maia'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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