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Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Espí

STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Espí's profile ↗

Carlos Espí is a striker for Levante UD in LaLiga 2, with 25 appearances and 11 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Espí, consider Thijs Dallinga from Toulouse, valued at €10m with a fit score of 84/100, or Chuba Akpom at AFC Ajax, valued at €3m and a fit score of 83/100.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Espí

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Thijs Dallingasimilar↗Toulouse26€9.8m9184
2Chuba Akpomsimilar↗AFC Ajax31€3.4m9483
3Mohamed Bambasimilar↗Lorient25€1.8m8982
4Betosimilar↗Everton28€19m9182
5Álvaro Moratasimilar↗Atlético Madrid34€6.2m9181
6Thom van Bergensimilar↗FC Groningen22€3.1m8381
7Ante Budimirsimilar↗Osasuna35€2.6m8681
8Luuk de Jongsimilar↗PSV Eindhoven36€500k8281
9Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United28€9.1m8680
10Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗Elche22€9.1m8580
11Nuno Da Costasimilar↗Kasımpaşa35€400k9080
12Pablo Felipesimilar↗Gil Vicente22€19m9280

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

Why these players match Carlos Espí

1. Thijs DallingaToulouse84/100

≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90

2. Chuba AkpomAFC Ajax83/100

≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90

3. Mohamed BambaLorient82/100

≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Espí?

Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 81/100 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 84/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.

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