Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Soler
CM/CAMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Soler's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carlos Soler are James Ward-Prowse, Kevin Stöger, Joan Jordán. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) rates 85/100 as a match at about €4.5m, below Carlos Soler's ~€6.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Soler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | David Pereira Da Costasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 22 | €5.5m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Soler
≈ 100% Carlos Soler · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carlos Soler · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Soler · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Soler?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Carlos Soler.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Soler?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Soler?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Carlos Soler's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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