Cheaper alternatives to Azor Matusiwa
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAzor Matusiwa's profile ↗
Azor Matusiwa is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town in the Championship, with 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Matusiwa, Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) and Daniel Requena (Córdoba), both valued at €1m, offer similar roles, achieving fit scores of 82/100 and 80/100 respectively. Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) also presents a budget option at €1m with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 8 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Azor Matusiwa
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Azor Matusiwa · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Azor Matusiwa?
Jocelyn Janneh (Bastia) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Azor Matusiwa.
Who is the best-value alternative to Azor Matusiwa?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Azor Matusiwa?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Azor Matusiwa'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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