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Cheaper alternatives to Higor Meritão

CM/CDMChapecoense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitHigor Meritão's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Higor Meritão are Miguel Reisinho, Muammer Sarıkaya, Ulrik Mathisen. Miguel Reisinho (Boavista) rates 82/100 as a match at about €500k, below Higor Meritão's ~€780k. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Higor Meritão

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗Boavista27€500k8782
2Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor28€300k8781
3Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗SK Brann27€700k7980
4Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗KVC Westerlo25€700k8580
5Emre Akbabasimilar↗Adana Demirspor34€400k8580
6Nordin Bukalasimilar↗FC Volendam21€600k8980
7Harald Tangensimilar↗Sarpsborg 0825€500k8279
8Charlie Patiñosimilar↗Swansea City23€600k8079
9Niklas Odegardsimilar↗Kristiansund BK22€600k8979
10Petter Strandsimilar↗Vålerenga IF32€400k8279
11Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k7979
12Florian Loshajsimilar↗İstanbulspor30€600k8479

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Higor Meritão

1. Miguel ReisinhoBoavista82/100

≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90

2. Muammer SarıkayaÇaykur Rizespor81/100

≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %

3. Ulrik MathisenSK Brann80/100

≈ 100% Higor Meritão · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Higor Meritão?

Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 81/100 match to Higor Meritão.

Who is the best-value alternative to Higor Meritão?

Miguel Reisinho offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €500k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Higor Meritão?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Higor Meritão'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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