Cheaper alternatives to Vinícius Souza
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVinícius Souza's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Vinícius Souza are Idrissa Touré, Abdoulaye Touré, Saúl Ñíguez. Idrissa Touré (Pisa) rates 76/100 as a match at about €4.9m, below Vinícius Souza's ~€6.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Vinícius Souza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 81 | 76 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 79 | 76 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 80 | 74 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 82 | 74 |
| 5 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
| 6 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 83 | 74 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 84 | 73 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 70 | 73 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 84 | 73 |
| 11 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 73 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 80 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vinícius Souza
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Vinícius Souza · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Vinícius Souza?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 73/100 match to Vinícius Souza.
Who is the best-value alternative to Vinícius Souza?
Idrissa Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €4.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Vinícius Souza?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Vinícius Souza's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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