Cheaper alternatives to Urko González
CM/CDMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUrko González's profile ↗
Urko González is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Espanyol in La Liga, aged 25, with a market value of €12m. Players similar to González include Daniel Requena from Córdoba, who has a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €1m, as well as Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, with a fit score of 79/100, also valued at €1m. These options present budget alternatives to González while fulfilling a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 78 |
| 10 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Urko González
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Urko González · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Urko González?
Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 79/100 match to Urko González.
Who is the best-value alternative to Urko González?
Daniel Requena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Urko González?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Urko 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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