Cheaper alternatives to Luís Esteves
CM/CDM/CAMGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuís Esteves's profile ↗
Luís Esteves is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, with 33 appearances, 4 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Esteves, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum, or Pascal Groß from Brighton, all of whom have a fit score of 86/100 and a significantly lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luís Esteves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luís Esteves
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luís Esteves · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luís Esteves?
Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 85/100 match to Luís Esteves.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luís Esteves?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luís Esteves?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Luís Esteves'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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