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Cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Francés

CB/RBGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Francés's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Alejandro Francés are Rasmus Carstensen, Kieran Trippier, Matthias Bader. Rasmus Carstensen (1. FC Köln) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.8m, below Alejandro Francés's ~€2.8m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Francés

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗1. FC Köln23€1.8m8785
2Kieran Trippiersimilar↗Newcastle United33€1.4m9085
3Matthias Badersimilar↗Darmstadt 9826€500k8684
4Pascal Stenzelsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart27€1.1m9083
5Paul Jolysimilar↗Auxerre24€1.8m9183
6Javier Hernándezsimilar↗Cádiz25€1.9m8583
7Álex Solasimilar↗Deportivo Alavés24€1.6m8783
8Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗Real Madrid33€1.6m8783
9Fodé Doucourésimilar↗Le Havre24€1.9m8382
10Samuele Birindellisimilar↗Monza24€2.4m8782
11Felix Passlacksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184826€800k8382
12Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗RC Lens30€2.7m8681

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Alejandro Francés

1. Rasmus Carstensen1. FC Köln85/100

≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90

2. Kieran TrippierNewcastle United85/100

≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90

3. Matthias BaderDarmstadt 9884/100

≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Alejandro Francés?

Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 84/100 match to Alejandro Francés.

Who is the best-value alternative to Alejandro Francés?

Rasmus Carstensen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.8m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alejandro Francés?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Alejandro Francés's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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