Cheaper alternatives to Manuel Ugarte
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Ugarte's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Manuel Ugarte are Jens Castrop, Matías Vecino, Rocco Reitz. Jens Castrop (Borussia M'gladbach) rates 77/100 as a match at about €9.3m, below Manuel Ugarte's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Manuel Ugarte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 82 | 76 |
| 4 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 79 | 75 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 75 |
| 6 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 81 | 75 |
| 7 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 79 | 75 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 74 | 75 |
| 9 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 76 | 75 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 82 | 75 |
| 11 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 84 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Ugarte
≈ 100% Manuel Ugarte · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manuel Ugarte · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Manuel Ugarte · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manuel Ugarte?
Matías Vecino (Lazio) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 76/100 match to Manuel Ugarte.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manuel Ugarte?
Jens Castrop offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €9.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manuel Ugarte?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Manuel Ugarte's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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