Cheaper alternatives to Raul
CM/CDMRed Bull Bragantino · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaul's profile ↗
Raul is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Red Bull Bragantino in Brazil's Serie A, with 28 appearances in 2024, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Raul, consider Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B, who has a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €1m, or Leon Jensen of Karlsruher SC, with a fit score of 80/100, also valued at €1m. Other budget options include Iyad Mohamed and Abdellah Baallal, both from Ligue 2, with fit scores of 80/100 and 79/100, respectively, and market values of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Raul
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Ebrima Darboesimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raul
≈ 100% Raul · low reliability
≈ 100% Raul · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Raul · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Raul?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 79/100 match to Raul.
Who is the best-value alternative to Raul?
Tomy Carbonell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Raul?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Raul'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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