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Cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Francés

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

Alejandro Francés is a centre-back/right-back for Real Zaragoza in LaLiga 2, with 24 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Francés include Gary Magnee from Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €2m, and Tiago Manso from Tondela, valued at €1m with a fit score of 86/100, making them potential cheaper alternatives to Francés.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Francés

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Gary Magneesimilar↗Cercle Brugge27€2.0m9188
2Tiago Mansosimilar↗Tondela27€1.0m8986
3William Furtadosimilar↗Cruzeiro31€2.7m9086
4Kieran Trippiersimilar↗Newcastle United36€1.4m9186
5Jordi Liongolasimilar↗RAAL La Louvière26€1.5m8785
6Louis Patrissimilar↗Sint-Truidense VV25€2.4m8985
7Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗NAC Breda21€600k8685
8Lucas Ramonsimilar↗Mirassol32€700k8985
9Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€1.6m9084
10Matthias Badersimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€500k8884
11Cristian Pavónsimilar↗Grêmio30€1.8m8984
12Matisse Samoisesimilar↗KAA Gent25€2.4m8784

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

Why these players match Alejandro Francés

1. Gary MagneeCercle Brugge88/100

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

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90

2. Tiago MansoTondela86/100

≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

3. William FurtadoCruzeiro86/100

≈ 100% Alejandro Francés · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Alejandro Francés?

Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 85/100 match to Alejandro Francés.

Who is the best-value alternative to Alejandro Francés?

Gary Magnee offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €2.0m.

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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.

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