Cheaper alternatives to Ronald Araújo
CBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRonald Araújo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ronald Araújo are Mats Hummels, Philipp Sander, Eric Martel. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 84/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Ronald Araújo's ~€22m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ronald Araújo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ronald Araújo
≈ 100% Ronald Araújo · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ronald Araújo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ronald Araújo · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ronald Araújo?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 84/100 match to Ronald Araújo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ronald Araújo?
Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €500k*.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ronald Araújo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Ronald Araújo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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