Cheaper alternatives to Manuel Locatelli
CDM/CMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Locatelli's profile ↗
Manuel Locatelli is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Juventus in Serie A, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Locatelli, consider Pepelu from Valencia, valued at €7m with a fit score of 85/100, or Pascal Groß from Brighton, available for €2m and a fit score of 84/100. Samu from Vizela also offers a budget option at €2m, matching the fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Locatelli
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manuel Locatelli?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 84/100 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 85/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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