Cheaper alternatives to Takefusa Kubo
RWReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakefusa Kubo's profile ↗
Takefusa Kubo is a right winger for Real Sociedad in La Liga, with 24 appearances, 2 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kubo, players like Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal, valued at €7m with a fit score of 85/100, and Edon Zhegrova from Lille, valued at €10m with a fit score of 83/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Johan Bakayokosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 94 | 82 |
| 6 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 10 | Anton Kadesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €10m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Weslley Patatisimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | €4.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €3.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takefusa Kubo
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Takefusa Kubo?
Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €6.6m with a 85/100 match to Takefusa Kubo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Takefusa Kubo?
Nicolas Pépé offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.6m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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