Cheaper alternatives to Joan González
CMLecce · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoan González's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Joan González are Eric Ebimbe, Abdou Harroui, Kevin Sessa. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 85/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Joan González's ~€11m*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joan González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 83 | 83 |
| 4 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 21 | €3.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €5.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joan González
≈ 100% Joan González · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joan González · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joan González · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joan González?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Joan González.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joan González?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joan González?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Joan González's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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