Cheaper alternatives to Marco Pellegrino
CBBoca Juniors · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Pellegrino's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Marco Pellegrino are Emmanuel Kakou, Olivier Aertssen, Ravil Tagir. Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) rates 78/100 as a match at about €2.2m, below Marco Pellegrino's ~€3.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Marco Pellegrino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 80 | 78 |
| 2 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 77 | 78 |
| 3 | Ravil Tagirsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €1.5m | 72 | 77 |
| 4 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 81 | 77 |
| 5 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 78 | 77 |
| 6 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 73 | 77 |
| 7 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 78 | 77 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 76 | 76 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 72 | 76 |
| 10 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 70 | 76 |
| 11 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 77 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Pellegrino
≈ 100% Marco Pellegrino · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Marco Pellegrino · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Marco Pellegrino · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marco Pellegrino?
Josh Flint (FC Volendam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 match to Marco Pellegrino.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marco Pellegrino?
Emmanuel Kakou offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €2.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marco Pellegrino?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Marco Pellegrino'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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