Cheaper alternatives to Valentín Castellanos
STLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentín Castellanos's profile ↗
Valentín Castellanos is a striker for Lazio in the Serie A, with 18 appearances and 6 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Castellanos, Luuk de Jong from PSV Eindhoven offers a fit score of 85/100 and is available at €0m, while Michael Gregoritsch of SC Freiburg has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 89 | 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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