Tajon Buchanan alternatives
RM/RBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTajon Buchanan's profile ↗
Tajon Buchanan is a right midfielder/right-back for Villarreal in La Liga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 7 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Buchanan, Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen offers a strong fit score of 89/100 at a market value of €8m, while Tommaso Marras from Mantova presents a budget option at €1m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Tommaso Marrassimilar↗ | Mantova | 22 | €1.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Sidny Lopes Cabralsimilar↗ | Benfica | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 27 | €7.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Luis Riojasimilar↗ | Valencia | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Tim Skarkesimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 30 | €1.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Jack Harrisonsimilar↗ | New England Revolution | 30 | €7.0m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tajon Buchanan
≈ 100% Tajon Buchanan · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Tajon Buchanan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Tajon Buchanan · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tajon Buchanan?
Tommaso Marras (Mantova) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 87/100 match to Tajon Buchanan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tajon Buchanan?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €8.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tajon Buchanan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right midfielder) by how closely they match Tajon Buchanan'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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