Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Puga
RBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Puga's profile ↗
Carlos Puga is a right-back for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Puga, Matthias Bader from Darmstadt 98 and Rubén Peña from Osasuna offer similar roles with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100, respectively, at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Mathys Tourrainesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €600k | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Ramonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 32 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Lucas Ahijadosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Puga
≈ 100% Carlos Puga · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Puga · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Puga · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Puga?
Rubén Peña (Osasuna) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Carlos Puga.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Puga?
Matthias Bader offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Puga?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Carlos Puga'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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