Cheaper alternatives to Ibai Aguirre
CMReal Sociedad B · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbai Aguirre's profile ↗
Ibai Aguirre is a central midfielder for Real Sociedad B in LaLiga 2, with 21 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Aguirre, Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle offers a fit score of 81/100 at a market value of €1m, while Manolo Portanova from Reggiana and Mael Corboz from Arminia Bielefeld both present budget options with fit scores of 80/100 and a market value of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ibai Aguirre
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 82 | 80 |
| 3 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 77 | 78 |
| 7 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 79 | 78 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 78 | 78 |
| 10 | Flavio Paolettisimilar↗ | Mantova | 23 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Marco Dalla Vecchiasimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 21 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibai Aguirre
≈ 100% Ibai Aguirre · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ibai Aguirre · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ibai Aguirre · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ibai Aguirre?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Ibai Aguirre.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ibai Aguirre?
Thijs Oosting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ibai Aguirre?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ibai Aguirre'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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