Ezequiel Fernández alternatives
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzequiel Fernández's profile ↗
Ezequiel Fernández is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bayer 04 Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Fernández, consider Edu Expósito from Espanyol, valued at €4m with a fit score of 83/100, or Abdelkahar Kadri from KAA Gent, valued at €3m with a fit score of 82/100. Other options include Samu from Vitória SC and Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, both offering similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezequiel Fernández
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ezequiel Fernández?
Matías Vecino (No team) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 81/100 match to Ezequiel Fernández.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ezequiel Fernández?
Edu Expósito offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ezequiel Fernández?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ezequiel Fernández'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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