Cheaper alternatives to Joel Roca
LWGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Roca's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Joel Roca are Oladapo Afolayan, Raheem Sterling, Raúl Moro. Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) rates 75/100 as a match at about €1.3m, below Joel Roca's ~€6.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joel Roca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 75 |
| 2 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 32 | €2.9m | 81 | 74 |
| 3 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 82 | 73 |
| 4 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 33 | €5.4m | 85 | 73 |
| 5 | Mohamed Daramysimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €2.6m | 81 | 73 |
| 6 | Riccardo Sottilsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €3.1m | 82 | 72 |
| 7 | Alfon Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €3.3m | 79 | 72 |
| 8 | Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €4.8m | 73 | 72 |
| 9 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €4.4m | 78 | 72 |
| 10 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 78 | 71 |
| 11 | Elias Saadsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €2.1m | 81 | 71 |
| 12 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 73 | 70 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Roca
≈ 100% Joel Roca · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Roca · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joel Roca · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joel Roca?
Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 75/100 match to Joel Roca.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joel Roca?
Oladapo Afolayan offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joel Roca?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Joel Roca's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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