Cheaper alternatives to João Schmidt
CM/CDMSantos · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Schmidt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to João Schmidt are Muammer Sarıkaya, Gonzalo Escalante, Miguel Reisinho. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) rates 78/100 as a match at about €300k, below João Schmidt's ~€650k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 78 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 3 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 78 | 76 |
| 4 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 77 | 76 |
| 5 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 77 | 76 |
| 6 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 78 | 75 |
| 7 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 90 | 75 |
| 8 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 77 | 75 |
| 9 | Mattheussimilar↗ | SC Farense | 32 | €300k | 77 | 74 |
| 10 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 81 | 74 |
| 11 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 87 | 74 |
| 12 | Ali Karimisimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €300k | 78 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Schmidt
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Schmidt?
Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 76/100 match to João Schmidt.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Schmidt?
Muammer Sarıkaya offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Schmidt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match João Schmidt's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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