Cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Grimaldo
LMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Grimaldo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Alejandro Grimaldo are Chris Führich, Dwight McNeil, Mitchel Bakker. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) rates 86/100 as a match at about €12m, below Alejandro Grimaldo's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Grimaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €18m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €18m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €16m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €6.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.5m | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €13m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 22 | €9.6m | 78 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Grimaldo
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Grimaldo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alejandro Grimaldo?
Mitchel Bakker (Lille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.7m with a 84/100 match to Alejandro Grimaldo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alejandro Grimaldo?
Chris Führich offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €12m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alejandro Grimaldo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Alejandro Grimaldo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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