Cheaper alternatives to Tomás Pochettino
CAM/CMFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Pochettino's profile ↗
Tomás Pochettino is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Fortaleza in the Brazilian Serie A, where he has made 26 appearances, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. Players similar to Pochettino include Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard with a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €3m, and Julian Justvan from 1. FC Nürnberg, valued at €2m with the same fit score. For a cheaper alternative to Pochettino, consider Husseyn Chakroun or Levi Smans, both valued at €2m and €1m respectively, and similarly rated.
12 cheaper alternatives to Tomás Pochettino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €2.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Pochettino
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tomás Pochettino?
Bilal Bafdili (KV Mechelen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 84/100 match to Tomás Pochettino.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tomás Pochettino?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tomás Pochettino?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Tomás Pochettino'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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