Cheaper alternatives to Facundo Bernal
CM/CDMFluminense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFacundo Bernal's profile ↗
Facundo Bernal is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, with 22 appearances and 1058 minutes played in 2025. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Bernal, Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot offers a fit score of 82/100 and is valued at €0m, while Noah Naujoks of Excelsior has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Facundo Bernal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Facundo Bernal
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · medium reliability
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Facundo Bernal?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 82/100 match to Facundo Bernal.
Who is the best-value alternative to Facundo Bernal?
Abdellah Baallal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €100k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Facundo Bernal?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Facundo Bernal'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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