Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Villagra
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Villagra's profile ↗
Rodrigo Villagra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional, currently valued at €4m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Villagra, Kreshnik Krasniqi from Strømsgodset offers a fit score of 81/100 at a value of €0m, while Tomy Carbonell of Real Sociedad B and Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna both present solid options with fit scores of 80/100 and values of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo Villagra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Daniel Asksimilar↗ | Östers IF | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Villagra
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Villagra · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo Villagra?
Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Rodrigo Villagra.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo Villagra?
Kreshnik Krasniqi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodrigo Villagra?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Rodrigo Villagra'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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