Erick Pulgar alternatives
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Pulgar's profile ↗
Erick Pulgar is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A, with 10 appearances and 1 goal recorded in 2026. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pulgar, players like Beñat Gerenabarrena from Athletic Club and Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht both have a fit score of 79/100, with market values of €1m and €2m respectively. Youness Lachhab and Abdellah Baallal also present budget options, valued at €1m and €0m, respectively, while maintaining a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 78 |
| 7 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 76 | 77 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Diego Barrisimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 31 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Pulgar
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 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: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Erick Pulgar?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 79/100 match to Erick Pulgar.
Who is the best-value alternative to Erick Pulgar?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.0m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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