Cheaper alternatives to Manuel Locatelli
CDM/CMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Locatelli's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Manuel Locatelli are Pepelu, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Joan Jordán. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 84/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Manuel Locatelli's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Manuel Locatelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 78 | 80 |
| 10 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Locatelli
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manuel Locatelli?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to Manuel Locatelli.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manuel Locatelli?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manuel Locatelli?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Manuel Locatelli's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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