Cheaper alternatives to Erick Pulgar
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Pulgar's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Erick Pulgar are Enric Llansana, Carel Eiting, Noah Naujoks. Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) rates 78/100 as a match at about €2.1m, below Erick Pulgar's ~€5.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Erick Pulgar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 78 | 78 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 78 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 77 | 77 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 75 | 76 |
| 7 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 80 | 76 |
| 8 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 76 |
| 10 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 77 | 76 |
| 12 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 79 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Pulgar
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Erick Pulgar?
Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 76/100 match to Erick Pulgar.
Who is the best-value alternative to Erick Pulgar?
Enric Llansana offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €2.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Erick Pulgar?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Erick Pulgar's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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