Cheaper alternatives to Antônio Carlos
CBSport Recife · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntônio Carlos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Antônio Carlos are Andrea Tiritiello, Axel Kryger, Andrew Hughes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) rates 82/100 as a match at about €400k, below Antônio Carlos's ~€450k. Data as of July 2026.
7 cheaper alternatives to Antônio Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 82 | 82 |
| 2 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 77 | 80 |
| 3 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Claudio Corvalánsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 37 | €100k | 79 | 78 |
| 5 | Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 38 | €100k | 80 | 77 |
| 6 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 79 | 77 |
| 7 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 75 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antônio Carlos
≈ 100% Antônio Carlos · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Antônio Carlos · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Antônio Carlos · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Antônio Carlos?
Claudio Corvalán (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Antônio Carlos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Antônio Carlos?
Andrea Tiritiello offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Antônio Carlos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Antônio Carlos'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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