Cheaper alternatives to Exequiel Palacios
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitExequiel Palacios's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Exequiel Palacios are Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 84/100 as a match at about €2.3m, below Exequiel Palacios's ~€26m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Exequiel Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 4 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 82 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Exequiel Palacios
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Exequiel Palacios?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to Exequiel Palacios.
Who is the best-value alternative to Exequiel Palacios?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Exequiel Palacios?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Exequiel Palacios's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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