Cheaper alternatives to Rafa Marín
CBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafa Marín's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rafa Marín are Adrián de la Fuente, Matthias Ginter, Jubal. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) rates 81/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below Rafa Marín's ~€12m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rafa Marín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 79 | 81 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 81 | 81 |
| 4 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 25 | €5.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | €1.9m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafa Marín
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Rafa Marín · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rafa Marín?
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 80/100 match to Rafa Marín.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rafa Marín?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €4.1m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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