Cheaper alternatives to José Antonio Ríos
LBFC Cartagena · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Antonio Ríos's profile ↗
José Antonio Ríos is a left-back for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, having made 17 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ríos, consider Ryan Giles from Hull City, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €11m, or Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles, valued at €2m with a fit score of 83/100. Other options include Joachim Soltvedt and Ignasi Vilarrasa, both valued at €1m and fitting well into a similar role.
12 cheaper alternatives to José Antonio Ríos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Ignasi Vilarrasasimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 81 | 81 |
| 8 | Tommaso Corazzasimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €1.6m | 78 | 81 |
| 9 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 78 | 80 |
| 11 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Antonio Ríos
≈ 100% José Antonio Ríos · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% José Antonio Ríos · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% José Antonio Ríos · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to José Antonio Ríos?
Tom Strannegård (IK Start) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to José Antonio Ríos.
Who is the best-value alternative to José Antonio Ríos?
Ryan Giles offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to José Antonio Ríos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match José Antonio Ríos'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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