Rodrigo Zalazar alternatives
CAM/CMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Zalazar's profile ↗
Rodrigo Zalazar is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 28 appearances, 16 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Zalazar, consider Brajan Gruda from RB Leipzig, valued at €29m, or Eliesse Ben Seghir from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, valued at €21m. Another budget option is Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, who has a market value of €8m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €26m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Evann Guessandsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €6.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Zalazar
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo Zalazar?
Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €3.2m with a 86/100 match to Rodrigo Zalazar.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo Zalazar?
Brajan Gruda offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €29m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodrigo Zalazar?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Rodrigo Zalazar'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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