Cheaper alternatives to Juan Portilla
CM/CDMCA Talleres · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Portilla's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Juan Portilla are Kaare Barslund, Kreshnik Krasniqi, Jesús Álvarez. Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) rates 81/100 as a match at about €600k, below Juan Portilla's ~€4.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Juan Portilla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Izan Merinosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 20 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Guisimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 80 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Sergio Guerrerosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Dino Salihovićsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 24 | €200k | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Portilla
≈ 100% Juan Portilla · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Juan Portilla · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Juan Portilla · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Juan Portilla?
Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Juan Portilla.
Who is the best-value alternative to Juan Portilla?
Kaare Barslund offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Juan Portilla?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Juan Portilla'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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