Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Espí
STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Espí's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carlos Espí are Thijs Dallinga, Igor Matanović, Álvaro Morata. Thijs Dallinga (Toulouse) rates 81/100 as a match at about €9.8m, below Carlos Espí's ~€22m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Espí
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €1.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €2.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 76 | 78 |
| 8 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 38 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 79 | 78 |
| 10 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €4.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Betosimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Espí
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Espí?
Cristhian Stuani (Girona FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 78/100 match to Carlos Espí.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Espí?
Thijs Dallinga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €9.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Espí?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Carlos Espí's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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