Cheaper alternatives to Exequiel Palacios
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitExequiel Palacios's profile ↗
Exequiel Palacios is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 18 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Palacios, consider Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, Samu from Vizela, or Christian Eriksen from VfL Wolfsburg, all valued at €2m and fitting well into a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Exequiel Palacios
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Exequiel Palacios?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m 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 85/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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