Cheaper alternatives to Jesús Álvarez
CM/CDMHuesca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesús Álvarez's profile ↗
Jesús Álvarez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Huesca in LaLiga 2, with 36 appearances and 2621 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Álvarez, consider Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna, who has a fit score of 81/100, or Jocelyn Janneh from Bastia, with a fit score of 80/100, both valued at €1m. Another option is Gerard Yepes from Sampdoria, also fitting well with a score of 80/100, available at the same market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jesús Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 79 | 79 |
| 9 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 11 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 79 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesús Álvarez
≈ 100% Jesús Álvarez · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesús Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jesús Álvarez · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jesús Álvarez?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to Jesús Álvarez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jesús Álvarez?
Kaare Barslund offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jesús Álvarez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jesús Álvarez'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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