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Cheaper alternatives to Nicolas Fonseca

CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Fonseca's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Nicolas Fonseca are Mikel Vesga, Abdoulaye Touré, Rubén Alcaraz. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) rates 75/100 as a match at about €1.2m, below Nicolas Fonseca's ~€2.9m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolas Fonseca

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Mikel Vesgasimilar↗Athletic Club33€1.2m8475
2Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗Le Havre32€2.4m7674
3Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗Cádiz35€300k8873
4Ander Herrerasimilar↗Athletic Club37€400k8172
5Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€800k7172
6Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗Cádiz33€400k8071
7Matías Vecinosimilar↗Lazio35€1.1m7271
8Youssef Malehsimilar↗Empoli28€1.6m8471
9Giulio Maggioresimilar↗Salernitana28€500k8170
10Yohann Magninsimilar↗Clermont Foot29€900k8370
11Joan Jordánsimilar↗Deportivo Alavés32€1.0m6670
12Oliver Norwoodsimilar↗Sheffield United35€200k8570

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

Why these players match Nicolas Fonseca

1. Mikel VesgaAthletic Club75/100

≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90

2. Abdoulaye TouréLe Havre74/100

≈ 100% Nicolas Fonseca · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating

3. Rubén AlcarazCádiz73/100

≈ 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 (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 73/100 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 75/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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