Cheaper alternatives to Florentino Luís
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorentino Luís's profile ↗
Florentino Luís is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 31 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Luís, players like Pepelu from Valencia, valued at €7m with a fit score of 80/100, and Enric Llansana of Go Ahead Eagles, valued at €2m with a fit score of 78/100, could be suitable options. Other budget alternatives include Daniel Requena from Córdoba and Gustavo Assunção from AVS, both valued at €1m and also fitting well in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 78 |
| 4 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 77 | 76 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 77 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florentino Luís
≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Florentino Luís?
Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Florentino Luís.
Who is the best-value alternative to Florentino Luís?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Florentino Luís?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Florentino Luís'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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