Nico González alternatives
CM/CDMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico González's profile ↗
Nico González is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Newcastle United in the Premier League, with 25 appearances this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to González, consider Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04, valued at €6m with a fit score of 82/100, or Matías Vecino, currently without a club, valued at just €1m and a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Arsenal | 30 | €26m | 94 | 80 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico González
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nico González?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 80/100 match to Nico González.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nico González?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nico González?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nico González'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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