Cheaper alternatives to Álex Calatrava
CAM/STCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlex Calatrava's profile ↗
Álex Calatrava is an attacking midfielder/striker for CD Castellón in LaLiga 2, who has made 41 appearances this season, contributing 14 goals and 8 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Calatrava, consider Adil Aouchiche from FC Schalke 04, who has a fit score of 87/100 and a market value of €4m, or Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo, valued at €2m with a fit score of 86/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Álex Calatrava
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 96 | 86 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álex Calatrava
≈ 100% Álex Calatrava · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Álex Calatrava · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Álex Calatrava · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Álex Calatrava?
Rémy Cabella (Lille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 85/100 match to Álex Calatrava.
Who is the best-value alternative to Álex Calatrava?
Adil Aouchiche offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €3.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Álex Calatrava?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Álex Calatrava'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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