Cheaper alternatives to Stephen Eustaquio
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephen Eustaquio's profile ↗
Stephen Eustaquio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances and 1927 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Eustaquio, players like Doğucan Haspolat from KVC Westerlo, valued at €5m, and James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United, valued at €4m, offer similar roles with competitive fit scores of 82/100. Additionally, Max Bird from Bristol City and Christian Eriksen from VfL Wolfsburg present budget options at €2m each, both with fit scores of 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Stephen Eustaquio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephen Eustaquio
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Stephen Eustaquio · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stephen Eustaquio?
Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 80/100 match to Stephen Eustaquio.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stephen Eustaquio?
Doğucan Haspolat offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €5.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stephen Eustaquio?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Stephen Eustaquio'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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