Cheaper alternatives to Souza
LBSantos · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSouza's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Souza are Mats Rots, Iago Borduchi, Alfie Doughty. Mats Rots (FC Twente) rates 86/100 as a match at about €11m, below Souza's ~€12m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Souza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 85 | 84 |
| 5 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jordan Bossimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 12 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Souza
≈ 100% Souza · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Souza · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Souza · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Souza?
Reinaldo (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 84/100 match to Souza.
Who is the best-value alternative to Souza?
Mats Rots offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Souza?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Souza's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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