Cheaper alternatives to Rubén Alcaraz
CMCádiz · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRubén Alcaraz's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rubén Alcaraz are Pepelu, Abdoulaye Touré, Wouter Burger. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 81/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Rubén Alcaraz's ~€280k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rubén Alcaraz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 82 | 78 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 93 | 78 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 82 | 78 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rubén Alcaraz
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rubén Alcaraz · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rubén Alcaraz?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 79/100 match to Rubén Alcaraz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rubén Alcaraz?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rubén Alcaraz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Rubén Alcaraz's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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