Cheaper alternatives to Alan Franco
CM/CDMAtlético Mineiro · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Franco's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Alan Franco are Noah Naujoks, Novatus Miroshi, Thijs Oosting. Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) rates 78/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Alan Franco's ~€4.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alan Franco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 73 | 78 |
| 2 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 3 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 76 | 78 |
| 4 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 80 | 77 |
| 5 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 81 | 77 |
| 6 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 74 | 76 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 78 | 76 |
| 10 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 77 | 76 |
| 11 | Ilija Vukotićsimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €400k | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 74 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Franco
≈ 100% Alan Franco · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alan Franco · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alan Franco · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alan Franco?
Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 match to Alan Franco.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alan Franco?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alan Franco?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Alan Franco's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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