Cheaper alternatives to Santiago Castro
STBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSantiago Castro's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Santiago Castro are Victor Okoh Boniface, Jordan Siebatcheu, Myron Boadu. Victor Okoh Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) rates 80/100 as a match at about €5.5m, below Santiago Castro's ~€29m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Santiago Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 78 | 80 |
| 2 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 3 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 78 | 77 |
| 4 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 84 | 77 |
| 5 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 81 | 77 |
| 6 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €8.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 77 | 77 |
| 8 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 37 | €900k | 80 | 77 |
| 9 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.7m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €2.7m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €27m | 76 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Santiago Castro
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Santiago Castro · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Santiago Castro?
Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 77/100 match to Santiago Castro.
Who is the best-value alternative to Santiago Castro?
Victor Okoh Boniface offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €5.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Santiago Castro?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Santiago Castro's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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