Enzo Barrenechea alternatives
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEnzo Barrenechea's profile ↗
Enzo Barrenechea is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 26 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Barrenechea, consider Pepelu from Valencia, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €7m, or Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 78 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 12 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Enzo Barrenechea
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Enzo Barrenechea · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Enzo Barrenechea?
Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 78/100 match to Enzo Barrenechea.
Who is the best-value alternative to Enzo Barrenechea?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Enzo Barrenechea?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Enzo Barrenechea'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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