Cheaper alternatives to Brayan Medina
CB/LBTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrayan Medina's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Brayan Medina are Rio Hillen, Justin Hubner, Lasse Nielsen. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) rates 84/100 as a match at about €700k, below Brayan Medina's ~€2.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Brayan Medina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Lasse Nielsensimilar↗ | Göztepe | 38 | €0k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 28 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Josh Flintsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 26 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brayan Medina
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Brayan Medina?
Lasse Nielsen (Göztepe) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 83/100 match to Brayan Medina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Brayan Medina?
Rio Hillen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Brayan Medina?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Brayan Medina's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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