Cheaper alternatives to Pablo Fornals
CM/CDM/RWReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Fornals's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pablo Fornals are Kevin Stöger, Jonas Hofmann, Giovani Lo Celso. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Pablo Fornals's ~€8.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pablo Fornals
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Pablo Sarabiasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 31 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 33 | €8.3m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Fornals
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Fornals?
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 83/100 match to Pablo Fornals.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Fornals?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pablo Fornals?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pablo Fornals's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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