Carlos Soler alternatives
CM/CAMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Soler's profile ↗
Carlos Soler is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Real Sociedad in La Liga, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Soler, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, Jarne Steuckers at KRC Genk, or Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach, all boasting a fit score of 86/100 and significantly lower market values ranging from €1m to €6m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Hong Hyun-seoksimilar↗ | FC Midtjylland | 27 | €2.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Soler
≈ 100% Carlos Soler · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Carlos Soler · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Soler · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Soler?
Youssef Maziz (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 86/100 match to Carlos Soler.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Soler?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €3.2m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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