Cheaper alternatives to Martín Zubimendi
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Zubimendi's profile ↗
Martín Zubimendi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League, with 38 appearances and a market value of €77m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Zubimendi, consider Casemiro from Manchester United, valued at €6m with a fit score of 83/100, or Pepelu from Valencia, valued at €7m with a fit score of 82/100. Other options include Neil El Aynaoui from RC Lens and Enric Llansana from Go Ahead Eagles, both offering similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Zubimendi
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Martín Zubimendi?
Matías Vecino (Lazio) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 80/100 match to Martín Zubimendi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Martín Zubimendi?
Casemiro offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €5.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Martín Zubimendi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Martín Zubimendi'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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