João Schmidt alternatives
CM/CDMSantos · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Schmidt's profile ↗
João Schmidt is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Santos in the Brazilian Serie A, with 10 appearances and a market value of €1m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to João Schmidt, players such as Adam Carlén from Excelsior, Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, and Selvi Clúa from Mirandés all possess a fit score of 78/100 and are valued at €0m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 86 | 78 |
| 3 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
| 4 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 78 | 76 |
| 6 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 11 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 30 | €500k | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 87 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Schmidt
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% João Schmidt · medium reliability
≈ 100% João Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Schmidt?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to João Schmidt.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Schmidt?
Adam Carlén offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €400k.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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