Cheaper alternatives to Óscar Valentín
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Valentín's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Óscar Valentín are Gonzalo Escalante, Giulio Maggiore, Mikel Vesga. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) rates 77/100 as a match at about €400k, below Óscar Valentín's ~€1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Óscar Valentín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 2 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 85 | 75 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 73 | 74 |
| 6 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 74 |
| 7 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 88 | 74 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 77 | 74 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 69 | 73 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 81 | 73 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 66 | 73 |
| 12 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Valentín
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Óscar Valentín?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 77/100 match to Óscar Valentín.
Who is the best-value alternative to Óscar Valentín?
Gonzalo Escalante offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Óscar Valentín?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Óscar Valentín's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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