Cheaper alternatives to Filipe Machado
CM/CDMVitória · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilipe Machado's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Filipe Machado are Kevin Sessa, Thom Haye, Simón Rivero. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 82/100 as a match at about €800k, below Filipe Machado's ~€1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Filipe Machado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Simón Riverosimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 23 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Florian Loshajsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 30 | €600k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Wendersonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Carl Langesimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 28 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Lucas Mugnisimilar↗ | Ceará | 34 | €200k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Timothy Oumasimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 22 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filipe Machado
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Filipe Machado · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Filipe Machado?
Simón Rivero (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Filipe Machado.
Who is the best-value alternative to Filipe Machado?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Filipe Machado?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Filipe Machado'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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