Cheaper alternatives to Mikel Rico
CM/CDMFC Cartagena · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Rico's profile ↗
Mikel Rico is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, with 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Mikel Rico include Gaetano Oristanio from Venezia, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €4m, and Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente, also with a fit score of 80/100, valued at €6m. For a cheaper alternative to Mikel Rico, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €3m with a fit score of 79/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mikel Rico
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 77 | 80 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 76 | 79 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 79 | 79 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 79 |
| 9 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 77 | 79 |
| 11 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Rico
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mikel Rico?
Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 79/100 match to Mikel Rico.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mikel Rico?
Gaetano Oristanio offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mikel Rico?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mikel Rico'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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