Cheaper alternatives to Pablo Maia
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Maia's profile ↗
Pablo Maia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with a market value of €5m. Notable matches include Kreshnik Krasniqi from Strømsgodset, who has a fit score of 81/100 and is valued at €0m, and Dino Salihović from IFK Norrköping, with a fit score of 80/100 and also valued at €0m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Maia, players like Kaare Barslund and Harun Ibrahim offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pablo Maia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Dino Salihovićsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 24 | €200k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 78 |
| 7 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 78 |
| 8 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 75 | 78 |
| 11 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Maia
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Maia?
Dino Salihović (IFK Norrköping) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Pablo Maia.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Maia?
Kreshnik Krasniqi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pablo Maia?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pablo Maia'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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