Cheaper alternatives to Nico González
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico González's profile ↗
Nico González is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga. Notable matches include Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt with a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €6m, and Matías Vecino from Lazio with a fit score of 81/100 valued at €1m. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to González, players like Filip Krastev (€3m) and Ross Barkley (€4m) also offer similar roles at a lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 81 | 80 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 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 83/100 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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