Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Bentancur
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Bentancur's profile ↗
Rodrigo Bentancur is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with 26 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Bentancur, Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, and Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m, both offer similar roles with fit scores of 82/100 and 80/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 81 | 80 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 80 | 80 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 79 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Bentancur
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo Bentancur?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Rodrigo Bentancur.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo Bentancur?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodrigo Bentancur?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Rodrigo Bentancur'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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