João Palhinha alternatives
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Palhinha's profile ↗
João Palhinha is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Palhinha include Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, with a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €1m, and Matías Vecino, also valued at €1m and without a current club, both serving as cheaper alternatives to the reference player. Enric Llansana and Abdoulaye Touré are additional budget alternatives, valued at €2m each.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 79 | 82 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Palhinha
≈ 100% João Palhinha · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% João Palhinha · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% João Palhinha · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Palhinha?
Matías Vecino (No team) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 82/100 match to João Palhinha.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Palhinha?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Palhinha?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match João Palhinha'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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