Cheaper alternatives to Pablo Fornals
CM/CDM/RWReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Fornals's profile ↗
Pablo Fornals is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Betis in La Liga, with a market value of €8m and 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Fornals, Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum offers a fit score of 87/100 at a value of €2m, while Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has a fit score of 86/100 for €7m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Fornals?
Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 85/100 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 87/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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