Cheaper alternatives to Gerard Yepes
CM/CDMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGerard Yepes's profile ↗
Gerard Yepes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Empoli in Serie B, aged 24, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Yepes, players like Arno Verschueren from Sparta Rotterdam, Emiliano Marcondes from Norwich City, and Clint Leemans from NAC Breda all share a similar role, each with a fit score of 81/100 and values around €1m or less.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gerard Yepes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gerard Yepes
≈ 100% Gerard Yepes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Gerard Yepes · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gerard Yepes · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gerard Yepes?
Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 81/100 match to Gerard Yepes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gerard Yepes?
Arno Verschueren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gerard Yepes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gerard Yepes'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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