Carlos Espí alternatives
STLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Espí's profile ↗
Carlos Espí is a striker for Levante UD in LaLiga 2, having made 25 appearances and scored 11 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Espí, Thijs Dallinga from 1. FC Köln offers a fit score of 84/100 at a market value of €10m, while Chuba Akpom from Ipswich Town provides a budget option at €3m with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €9.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Chuba Akpomsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Mohamed Bambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Betosimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Carlos Espí · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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 (FC Porto) 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 85/100 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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