Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Bentancur
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Bentancur's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rodrigo Bentancur are Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop, Rabby Nzingoula. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 77/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Rodrigo Bentancur's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Bentancur
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 76 | 77 |
| 2 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 3 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 72 | 75 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 80 | 75 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 86 | 74 |
| 8 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 9 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 81 | 74 |
| 11 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 78 | 74 |
| 12 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 81 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Bentancur · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /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 75/100 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 77/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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