Cheaper alternatives to Marcos Antônio
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 Brazilian Serie A, with a market value of €12m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Marcos Antônio, Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK (fit 86/100, value €0m) and Görkem Sağlam of Hatayspor (fit 85/100, value €1m) present viable options. Additionally, Mohamed Ihattaren at Fortuna Sittard (fit 85/100, value €3m) could be considered as a budget alternative.
12 cheaper alternatives to Marcos Antônio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 4 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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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