Cheaper alternatives to Damián Bobadilla
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Bobadilla's profile ↗
Damián Bobadilla is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for São Paulo in the BRA-Serie A, with 15 appearances and 2 assists in 2026. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Bobadilla, Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg and Max Bird of Bristol City both offer similar roles at lower market values of €2m. Additionally, Nuno Santos from Vitória SC is another budget alternative, valued at €3m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Damián Bobadilla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 83 |
| 7 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Bobadilla
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Damián Bobadilla?
Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Damián Bobadilla.
Who is the best-value alternative to Damián Bobadilla?
Christian Eriksen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Damián Bobadilla?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Damián Bobadilla'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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