Nicolas Fonseca alternatives
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Fonseca's profile ↗
Nicolas Fonseca is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Oviedo in La Liga, with 19 appearances and a market value of €3m. For clubs seeking cheaper alternatives to Fonseca, Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club and Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre both offer solid fit scores of 78/100, valued at €1m and €2m respectively. Additionally, Rubén Alcaraz from Granada, with a fit score of 77/100, is available at no market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 81 | 78 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 82 | 76 |
| 6 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 83 | 76 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 75 | 75 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 82 | 75 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 73 | 75 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 81 | 75 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 78 | 75 |
| 12 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Lecce | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Fonseca
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolas Fonseca?
Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 match to Nicolas Fonseca.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolas Fonseca?
Mikel Vesga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolas Fonseca?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolas Fonseca'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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