Cheaper alternatives to Edson Álvarez
CM/CDMWest Ham United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdson Álvarez's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Edson Álvarez are Pepelu, Emirhan İlkhan, Idrissa Touré. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 76/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Edson Álvarez's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Edson Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 2 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 3 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 80 | 75 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 72 | 75 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 73 | 75 |
| 6 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 78 | 75 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 79 | 75 |
| 8 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 84 | 74 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 82 | 74 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 86 | 74 |
| 11 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.7m | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 75 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edson Álvarez
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Edson Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Edson Álvarez?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 75/100 match to Edson Álvarez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Edson Álvarez?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Edson Álvarez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Edson Álvarez's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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