Cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Catena
CBOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Catena's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Alejandro Catena are Jubal, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Leandro Cabrera. Jubal (Auxerre) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Alejandro Catena's ~€2.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Catena
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Catena
≈ 100% Alejandro Catena · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Catena · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Alejandro Catena · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alejandro Catena?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Alejandro Catena.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alejandro Catena?
Jubal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alejandro Catena?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Alejandro Catena's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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