Cheaper alternatives to Javier Hernández
CMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Hernández's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Javier Hernández are Mohamed Nassoh, Efkan Bekiroğlu, John Swift. Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) rates 86/100 as a match at about €700k, below Javier Hernández's ~€1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 81 |
| 5 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Fabio Maistrosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 11 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Hernández
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Javier Hernández?
Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Javier Hernández.
Who is the best-value alternative to Javier Hernández?
Mohamed Nassoh offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Javier Hernández?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Javier Hernández'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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