Cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Castro
CM/CAMElche · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Castro's profile ↗
Nicolás Castro is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Elche in LaLiga 2, aged 26, with a market value of €6m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Castro, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €3m with a fit score of 88/100, or Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, priced at €2m and a fit score of 87/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Castro
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolás Castro?
John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Nicolás Castro.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolás Castro?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolás Castro?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolás Castro'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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