Cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo De Paul
CMAtlético Madrid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo De Paul's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Rodrigo De Paul are Kevin Stöger, İlkay Gündoğan, Luis Alberto. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 87/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Rodrigo De Paul's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Rodrigo De Paul
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo De Paul
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo De Paul · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Rodrigo De Paul?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to Rodrigo De Paul.
Who is the best-value alternative to Rodrigo De Paul?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Rodrigo De Paul?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Rodrigo De Paul's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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