Cheaper alternatives to Gastón Álvarez
CB/LB/RBGetafe · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGastón Álvarez's profile ↗
Gastón Álvarez is a centre-back/left-back for Getafe in La Liga, aged 26, with a market value of €9m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Álvarez, players like Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach and Zak Swanson from Portsmouth both have a fit score of 81/100 and are valued at €4m and €1m respectively. Other budget options include Christopher Operi from Le Havre and Orest Lebedenko from Vizela, both also fitting the role with similar scores.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 80 | 80 |
| 12 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gastón Álvarez
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gastón Álvarez?
Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to Gastón Álvarez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gastón Álvarez?
Philipp Sander offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €4.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gastón Álvarez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Gastón Álvarez'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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