Pablo Maia alternatives
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 Brazilian Serie A, currently valued at €5m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Maia, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, with a fit score of 79/100 and a market value of €1m, or Thiago Ojeda of Cultural Leonesa, who has a fit score of 78/100 and the same value. Other budget alternatives include Javi Villar and Tomy Carbonell, both valued at €1m and fitting well within a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 79 |
| 2 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Maia
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pablo Maia · medium reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Maia?
Iyad Mohamed (Casa Pia) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 78/100 match to Pablo Maia.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Maia?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.4m.
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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