Cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Fernández
ST/CAMElche · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Fernández's profile ↗
Nicolás Fernández is a striker/attacking midfielder for Elche in LaLiga 2, where he has made 33 appearances, contributing 6 goals and 8 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Fernández, Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers a similar role at a market value of €7m, while Iago Aspas and İlkay Gündoğan present budget options at €2m each.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Fernández
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolás Fernández · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolás Fernández?
Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Nicolás Fernández.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolás Fernández?
Cameron Puertas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolás Fernández?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Nicolás Fernández'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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