Cafú alternatives
CM/CDM/CAMKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCafú's profile ↗
Cafú is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Kasımpaşa in the Turkish Super Lig, currently valued at €0m with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Cafú who offer a budget alternative include Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 82/100 and a value of €1m, and Levi Smans of SC Heerenveen, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 76 | 80 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 23 | €1.8m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 11 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €9.6m | 80 | 80 |
| 12 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cafú
≈ 100% Cafú · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Cafú · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Cafú · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cafú?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 80/100 match to Cafú.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cafú?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cafú?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Cafú'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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