Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Zalazar
CAM/CMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Zalazar's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rodrigo Zalazar are Sami Ouaissa, Eliesse Ben Seghir, Brajan Gruda. Sami Ouaissa (NEC Nijmegen) rates 87/100 as a match at about €8.2m, below Rodrigo Zalazar's ~€32m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Zalazar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Claudio Aquinosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €500k | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Zalazar
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo Zalazar?
Claudio Aquino (Vélez Sarsfield) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Rodrigo Zalazar.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo Zalazar?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €8.2m.
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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