Cheaper alternatives to Alexandre Penetra
CBAZ Alkmaar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexandre Penetra's profile ↗
Alexandre Penetra is a centre-back for AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie, aged 25 with a market value of €10m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Penetra, consider Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, valued at €4m, or Anselmo Garcia McNulty of PEC Zwolle, valued at just €1m. Both players have a fit score of 85/100, indicating a strong potential to fulfil a similar role at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alexandre Penetra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Bryant Nielingsimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexandre Penetra
≈ 100% Alexandre Penetra · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alexandre Penetra · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alexandre Penetra · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alexandre Penetra?
Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 84/100 match to Alexandre Penetra.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alexandre Penetra?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alexandre Penetra?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Alexandre Penetra'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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