Cheaper alternatives to Alex Baena
LMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Baena's profile ↗
Alex Baena is a left midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Baena, players like Dwight McNeil (Everton, fit 88/100, €19m) and Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge, fit 87/100, €3m) offer similar roles at significantly lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 89 | 87 |
| 3 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €19m | 96 | 85 |
| 8 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.6m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Baena
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alex Baena?
Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.8m with a 87/100 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 88/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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