Cheaper alternatives to Diego Rico
LBGetafe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Rico's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Diego Rico are Mads Pedersen, Maximilian Wittek, Pacha. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) rates 79/100 as a match at about €900k, below Diego Rico's ~€1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
5 cheaper alternatives to Diego Rico
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 79 | 79 |
| 3 | Pachasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 31 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 4 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 35 | €900k | 80 | 75 |
| 5 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 74 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Rico
≈ 100% Diego Rico · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego Rico · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Diego Rico · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diego Rico?
Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 75/100 match to Diego Rico.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diego Rico?
Mads Pedersen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diego Rico?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Diego Rico's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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