Cheaper alternatives to Mikel Villanueva
CB/LBVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Villanueva's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mikel Villanueva are Sebastián Coates, John Brooks, Rio Hillen. Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) rates 82/100 as a match at about €300k, below Mikel Villanueva's ~€780k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mikel Villanueva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Fredrik Pallesen Knudsensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 30 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Patrick Nwadikesimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 28 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Claudio Corvalánsimilar↗ | Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe | 37 | €100k | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Benaissa Benamarsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 29 | €300k | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 76 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Martin Ove Rosethsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 28 | €700k | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Thomas Lamsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 33 | €300k | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Villanueva
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mikel Villanueva?
Claudio Corvalán (Club Atlético Unión de Santa Fe) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Mikel Villanueva.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mikel Villanueva?
Sebastián Coates offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mikel Villanueva?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Mikel Villanueva'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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