Cheaper alternatives to Fernando Calero
CBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Calero's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Fernando Calero are Jubal, John Brooks, Timo Hübers. Jubal (Auxerre) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Fernando Calero's ~€2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Fernando Calero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 78 | 80 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 80 | 78 |
| 9 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 79 | 78 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 80 | 78 |
| 12 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | €1.9m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Calero
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Fernando Calero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Fernando Calero?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Fernando Calero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Fernando Calero?
Jubal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Fernando Calero?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Fernando Calero's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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