Cheaper alternatives to Nicolás de la Cruz
CM/CDM/CAMFlamengo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás de la Cruz's profile ↗
Nicolás de la Cruz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Flamengo in Brazil's Serie A, with 19 appearances and a market value of €8m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to de la Cruz, consider Pepelu from Valencia, valued at €7m with a fit score of 83/100, or Gianluca Busio of Venezia, also at €7m and a fit score of 82/100. Other budget options include Florian Sotoca from RC Lens, valued at €1m, and Pascal Groß from Brighton, priced at €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolás de la Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Daan Heymanssimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 27 | €6.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás de la Cruz
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolás de la Cruz?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Nicolás de la Cruz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolás de la Cruz?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolás de la Cruz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolás de la Cruz'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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