Pedro Díaz alternatives
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedro Díaz's profile ↗
Pedro Díaz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. Notable matches include Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen with a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, as well as Samu from Vitória SC, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a value of €2m. These players serve as cheaper alternatives to Díaz, providing similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedro Díaz
≈ 100% Pedro Díaz · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pedro Díaz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pedro Díaz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pedro Díaz?
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Pedro Díaz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pedro Díaz?
Levi Smans offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pedro Díaz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pedro Díaz'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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