Cheaper alternatives to Johnny Cardoso
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohnny Cardoso's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Johnny Cardoso are Pepelu, Emirhan İlkhan, Santi Comesaña. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 75/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Johnny Cardoso's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Johnny Cardoso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 75 | 75 |
| 2 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
| 3 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 79 | 74 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 73 | 73 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 78 | 73 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 82 | 73 |
| 7 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 85 | 73 |
| 8 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 81 | 72 |
| 9 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 72 |
| 10 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 72 |
| 11 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 84 | 72 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 74 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johnny Cardoso
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Johnny Cardoso?
Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 73/100 match to Johnny Cardoso.
Who is the best-value alternative to Johnny Cardoso?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Johnny Cardoso?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Johnny Cardoso's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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