Cheaper alternatives to Fabinho
CM/CDMRed Bull Bragantino · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabinho's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Fabinho are Muammer Sarıkaya, Dirk Wanner Proper, Noah Naujoks. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) rates 80/100 as a match at about €300k, below Fabinho's ~€4.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Fabinho
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 85 | 80 |
| 2 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 77 |
| 4 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 79 | 77 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 79 | 76 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 76 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Beltsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.4m | 77 | 76 |
| 8 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 76 | 76 |
| 11 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 73 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabinho
≈ 100% Fabinho · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Fabinho · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fabinho · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Fabinho?
Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Fabinho.
Who is the best-value alternative to Fabinho?
Muammer Sarıkaya offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Fabinho?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Fabinho's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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