Cheaper alternatives to Diego Villares
CM/CDMDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Villares's profile ↗
Diego Villares is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Deportivo de A Coruña in La Liga, with 36 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Villares, Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B and Manolo Portanova from Reggiana both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 82/100, while Nordin Bukala and Gustavo Assunção are also viable options at a market value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 97 | 80 |
| 6 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 10 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | David Krusesimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Villares
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≈ 100% Diego Villares · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Diego Villares · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diego Villares?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Diego Villares.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diego Villares?
Tomy Carbonell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diego Villares?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Diego Villares'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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