Cheaper alternatives to Roberto Gagliardini
CM/CDMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoberto Gagliardini's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Roberto Gagliardini are Rubén Alcaraz, Matías Vecino, Joan Jordán. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) rates 75/100 as a match at about €300k, below Roberto Gagliardini's ~€1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
11 cheaper alternatives to Roberto Gagliardini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 90 | 75 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 78 | 74 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 71 | 73 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 73 | 73 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 82 | 73 |
| 6 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 81 | 72 |
| 7 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 81 | 72 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 83 | 72 |
| 9 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.0m | 89 | 71 |
| 10 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 85 | 71 |
| 11 | Jonas Martinsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 36 | €300k | 87 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Roberto Gagliardini
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · 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 Roberto Gagliardini?
Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 75/100 match to Roberto Gagliardini.
Who is the best-value alternative to Roberto Gagliardini?
Rubén Alcaraz offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Roberto Gagliardini?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Roberto Gagliardini's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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