Cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Capaldo
CM/RB/CBHamburger SV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Capaldo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nicolás Capaldo are Emirhan İlkhan, Idrissa Touré, Saúl Ñíguez. Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) rates 84/100 as a match at about €6.3m, below Nicolás Capaldo's ~€8.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Capaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 31 | €4.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Capaldo
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Capaldo · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolás Capaldo?
Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 82/100 match to Nicolás Capaldo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolás Capaldo?
Emirhan İlkhan offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolás Capaldo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolás Capaldo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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