Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Álvarez
RM/RWLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Álvarez's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carlos Álvarez are Iago Aspas, Dani Raba, Jonas Hofmann. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.5m, below Carlos Álvarez's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Pablo Sarabiasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €3.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 31 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €9.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €2.1m | 93 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Álvarez
≈ 100% Carlos Álvarez · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Álvarez · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Álvarez · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Álvarez?
Dani Raba (Leganés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 82/100 match to Carlos Álvarez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Álvarez?
Iago Aspas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Álvarez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right midfielder) by how closely they match Carlos Álvarez's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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