Cheaper alternatives to Martín Zubimendi
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Zubimendi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Martín Zubimendi are Casemiro, Neil El Aynaoui, Wouter Burger. Casemiro (Manchester United) rates 80/100 as a match at about €5.5m, below Martín Zubimendi's ~€77m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Martín Zubimendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 81 | 79 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 78 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Zubimendi
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /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, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Martín Zubimendi?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 79/100 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 80/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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