Yangel Herrera alternatives
CM/CDMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYangel Herrera's profile ↗
Yangel Herrera is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Sociedad in La Liga, currently valued at €6m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Herrera, consider Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €2m, or Kevin Sessa of Hertha BSC, also with a fit score of 80/100 but valued at just €1m. Other budget options include Thiago Ojeda and Noah Naujoks, both valued at €1m and fitting well into similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 80 | 80 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 79 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 79 | 79 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 81 | 79 |
| 9 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yangel Herrera
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yangel Herrera?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to Yangel Herrera.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yangel Herrera?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yangel Herrera?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Yangel Herrera'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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