Maycon alternatives
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaycon's profile ↗
Maycon is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Atlético Mineiro in the Brazilian Serie A, with 12 appearances and 2 goals in 2026. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Maycon, Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle and Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor both offer similar roles at a market value of €1m, achieving fit scores of 83/100 and 82/100, respectively. Additionally, Ruben Jenssen from Tromsø IL is available for free, with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 84 | 83 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 10 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 79 |
| 11 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maycon
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Maycon · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Maycon?
Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 81/100 match to Maycon.
Who is the best-value alternative to Maycon?
Thijs Oosting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Maycon?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Maycon'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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