Cheaper alternatives to Javier Hernández
LB/CBLeganés · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavier Hernández's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Javier Hernández are Fabian Nürnberger, Johan Mojica, Phillipp Mwene. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Javier Hernández's ~€1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Javier Hernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Johan Mojicasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Phillipp Mwenesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 31 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Issiaga Syllasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 29 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Georgios Kyriakopoulossimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €1.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 10 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javier Hernández
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Javier Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Javier Hernández?
Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Javier Hernández.
Who is the best-value alternative to Javier Hernández?
Fabian Nürnberger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Javier Hernández?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Javier Hernández's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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