Cheaper alternatives to Rico Lewis
RB/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRico Lewis's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rico Lewis are Iván Martín, Himad Abdelli, Pascal Groß. Iván Martín (Girona FC) rates 82/100 as a match at about €4.6m, below Rico Lewis's ~€26m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rico Lewis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €4.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 78 | 79 |
| 9 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 24 | €13m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €18m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 80 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rico Lewis
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rico Lewis?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 79/100 match to Rico Lewis.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rico Lewis?
Iván Martín offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €4.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rico Lewis?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Rico Lewis's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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