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Cheaper alternatives to Florentino Luís

CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorentino Luís's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Florentino Luís are Pepelu, Emirhan İlkhan, Jens Castrop. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 75/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Florentino Luís's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Florentino Luís

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Pepelusimilar↗Valencia28€7.3m7875
2Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗Torino22€6.3m7874
3Jens Castropsimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach23€9.3m7674
4Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗Cádiz33€400k8473
5Philipp Sandersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach28€4.2m8773
6Casemirosimilar↗Manchester United34€5.5m7873
7Santi Comesañasimilar↗Villarreal30€8.4m7972
8Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗Hamburger SV28€8.4m8672
9Mikel Vesgasimilar↗Athletic Club33€1.2m8072
10Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗Brentford32€4.8m8472
11Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗Le Havre32€2.4m7372
12Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗Cádiz35€300k8672

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Florentino Luís

1. PepeluValencia75/100

≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90

2. Emirhan İlkhanTorino74/100

≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90

3. Jens CastropBorussia M'gladbach74/100

≈ 100% Florentino Luís · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Florentino Luís?

Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 73/100 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 75/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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