Cheaper alternatives to Michel Diaz
CBStade Brestois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Diaz's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Michel Diaz are Isaak Touré, Adrián de la Fuente, John Brooks. Isaak Touré (Lorient) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.3m, below Michel Diaz's ~€5.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Michel Diaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 83 | 83 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 81 | 83 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Diaz
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Michel Diaz?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Michel Diaz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Michel Diaz?
Isaak Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Michel Diaz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Michel Diaz's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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