Cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Otamendi
CBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Otamendi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nicolás Otamendi are Martin Ove Roseth, Sebastián Coates, Jan Van den Bergh. Martin Ove Roseth (Viking FK) rates 85/100 as a match at about €700k, below Nicolás Otamendi's ~€1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Otamendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Ove Rosethsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 28 | €700k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Mathias Tonnessensimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 83 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Hakeem Odofinsimilar↗ | Rotherham United | 28 | €500k | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗ | Criciúma | 39 | €0k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Claudio Corvalánsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 37 | €100k | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Otamendi
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolás Otamendi?
Rodrigo Fagundes (Criciúma) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 80/100 match to Nicolás Otamendi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolás Otamendi?
Martin Ove Roseth offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolás Otamendi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nicolás Otamendi'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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