Cheaper alternatives to Takefusa Kubo
RWReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakefusa Kubo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Takefusa Kubo are Dani Raba, Nicolas Pépé, Leon Bailey. Dani Raba (Leganés) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.2m, below Takefusa Kubo's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Takefusa Kubo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €6.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 83 | 79 |
| 4 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €9.5m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €9.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Silassimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €2.1m | 80 | 78 |
| 7 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Adama Traorésimilar↗ | Fulham | 28 | €5.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €9.3m | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 19 | €11m | 91 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takefusa Kubo
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Takefusa Kubo?
Dani Raba (Leganés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 85/100 match to Takefusa Kubo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Takefusa Kubo?
Dani Raba offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Takefusa Kubo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match Takefusa Kubo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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