Marcos Antônio alternatives
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcos Antônio's profile ↗
Marcos Antônio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 14 appearances and 2 assists in 2026. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Marcos Antônio, Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK (TUR-Super Lig) offers a fit score of 86/100 with a market value of €0m, while Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor also presents a solid option at €1m and a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 4 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 12 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcos Antônio
≈ 100% Marcos Antônio · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marcos Antônio · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marcos Antônio · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marcos Antônio?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 86/100 match to Marcos Antônio.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marcos Antônio?
Alexandru Maxim offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marcos Antônio?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Marcos Antônio'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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