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Cheaper alternatives to Antonio Espigares

CBGil Vicente · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Espigares's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Antonio Espigares are Sebastián Coates, Benaissa Benamar, John Brooks. Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) rates 82/100 as a match at about €300k, below Antonio Espigares's ~€470k. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Antonio Espigares

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Sebastián Coatessimilar↗Sporting CP36€300k8382
2Benaissa Benamarsimilar↗FC Volendam29€300k8681
3John Brookssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim33€200k8480
4Thomas Lamsimilar↗PEC Zwolle33€300k8580
5Alpaslan Öztürksimilar↗Pendikspor33€0k8479
6Bart Vriendssimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam35€200k8778
7Damon Miranisimilar↗Heracles Almelo30€400k8878
8Rodrigo Fagundessimilar↗Criciúma39€0k8678
9Zach Muscatsimilar↗SC Farense33€100k8377
10Willy Bolysimilar↗Nottingham Forest35€300k8077
11Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗Gaziantep FK38€100k8077
12Nick Viergeversimilar↗FC Utrecht37€300k7777

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Antonio Espigares

1. Sebastián CoatesSporting CP82/100

≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Benaissa BenamarFC Volendam81/100

≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate long balls /90

3. John BrooksTSG Hoffenheim80/100

≈ 100% Antonio Espigares · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Antonio Espigares?

Alpaslan Öztürk (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 79/100 match to Antonio Espigares.

Who is the best-value alternative to Antonio Espigares?

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 Antonio Espigares?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Antonio Espigares's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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