Cheaper alternatives to Álvaro Peña
CM/CDM/CAMAlmere City FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Peña's profile ↗
Álvaro Peña is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Almere City FC in the Eredivisie, with 23 appearances and 1 goal this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Peña, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi offers a fit score of 85/100 at a market value of €1m, while Sami Ouaissa of NEC Nijmegen has a fit score of 84/100, valued at €8m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Álvaro Peña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álvaro Peña
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Álvaro Peña?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 85/100 match to Álvaro Peña.
Who is the best-value alternative to Álvaro Peña?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Álvaro Peña?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Álvaro Peña'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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