Cheaper alternatives to Nico González
CM/CDMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico González's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nico González are Eric Ebimbe, Leon Goretzka, Mikel Merino. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 79/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Nico González's ~€43m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nico González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 77 | 79 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 81 | 78 |
| 3 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 83 | 77 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 83 | 77 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 84 | 76 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 77 | 76 |
| 11 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €31m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nico González?
Matías Vecino (Lazio) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 77/100 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 79/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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