Cheaper alternatives to Rafa Marín
CBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Marín's profile ↗
Rafa Marín is a centre-back for Villarreal in La Liga with 23 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Marín, Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard offers a fit score of 84/100 at a market value of €1m, while Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise and Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD present solid options at €5m and €4m, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 84 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 83 | 84 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 83 | 83 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Marín
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rafa Marín?
Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Rafa Marín.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rafa Marín?
Justin Hubner offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rafa Marín?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Rafa Marín'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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