Valentín Castellanos alternatives
STWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentín Castellanos's profile ↗
Valentín Castellanos is a striker for West Ham United in the Premier League, with 18 appearances and 6 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Castellanos, players like Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) and Michael Gregoritsch (FC Augsburg) offer similar roles, with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100, respectively, and market values of €0m and €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentín Castellanos
≈ 100% Valentín Castellanos · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Valentín Castellanos · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Valentín Castellanos · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Valentín Castellanos?
Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Valentín Castellanos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Valentín Castellanos?
Luuk de Jong offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Valentín Castellanos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Valentín Castellanos'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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