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Cheaper alternatives to Alex Baena

LMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Baena's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Alex Baena are Dwight McNeil, Chris Führich, Mitchel Bakker. Dwight McNeil (Everton) rates 87/100 as a match at about €19m, below Alex Baena's ~€43m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Alex Baena

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Dwight McNeilsimilar↗Everton24€19m9487
2Chris Führichsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart25€12m9187
3Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗Lille24€2.7m9386
4Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen28€19m9586
5Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗1. FC Köln23€15m9184
6Malick Fofanasimilar↗Olympique Lyonnais19€29m8883
7Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗RC Strasbourg22€16m8882
8Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗Atalanta23€18m9182
9Diego Lópezsimilar↗Valencia22€9.6m8481
10Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗Rayo Vallecano32€1.5m8481
11Antonio Nusasimilar↗RB Leipzig20€31m8781
12Germán Valerasimilar↗Elche23€6.2m8680

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Alex Baena

1. Dwight McNeilEverton87/100

≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90

2. Chris FührichVfB Stuttgart87/100

≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90

3. Mitchel BakkerLille86/100

≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Alex Baena?

Mitchel Bakker (Lille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.7m with a 86/100 match to Alex Baena.

Who is the best-value alternative to Alex Baena?

Dwight McNeil offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €19m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alex Baena?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Alex Baena's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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