Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Baleba
CM/CDMBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Baleba's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carlos Baleba are Abdoulaye Touré, Eric Ebimbe, Matías Vecino. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) rates 78/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Carlos Baleba's ~€53m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Baleba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 82 | 78 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 78 | 78 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 79 | 75 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 81 | 75 |
| 5 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 79 | 75 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 79 | 75 |
| 7 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 77 | 75 |
| 8 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 81 | 75 |
| 9 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 78 | 74 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 82 | 74 |
| 11 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 82 | 74 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 28 | €1.7m | 84 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Baleba
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Baleba?
Matías Vecino (Lazio) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 75/100 match to Carlos Baleba.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Baleba?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Baleba?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Carlos Baleba's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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