Cheaper alternatives to Leandro Barreiro
CM/CDM/CAM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeandro Barreiro's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Leandro Barreiro are Abdoulaye Touré, Lucas Höler, Marvin Mehlem. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) rates 82/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Leandro Barreiro's ~€17m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Leandro Barreiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 80 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 7 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leandro Barreiro
≈ 100% Leandro Barreiro · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leandro Barreiro · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leandro Barreiro · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Leandro Barreiro?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Leandro Barreiro.
Who is the best-value alternative to Leandro Barreiro?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Leandro Barreiro?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Leandro Barreiro's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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