Cheaper alternatives to Emiliano Buendía
LW/CAMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmiliano Buendía's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Emiliano Buendía are Marco Reus, Giovani Lo Celso, Kevin Stöger. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) rates 78/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Emiliano Buendía's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Emiliano Buendía
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 80 | 77 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 78 | 76 |
| 4 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 85 | 76 |
| 5 | Anton Kadesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €10m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 7 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 77 | 76 |
| 8 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €14m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €3.7m | 76 | 75 |
| 11 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 20 | €11m | 74 | 75 |
| 12 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 27 | €8.4m | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emiliano Buendía
≈ 100% Emiliano Buendía · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Emiliano Buendía · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Emiliano Buendía · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emiliano Buendía?
Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 76/100 match to Emiliano Buendía.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emiliano Buendía?
Marco Reus offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emiliano Buendía?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Emiliano Buendía's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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