Cheaper alternatives to Tom Dele-Bashiru
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Dele-Bashiru's profile ↗
Tom Dele-Bashiru is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 28 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Dele-Bashiru, players like Jesús Álvarez from Huesca, Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna, and Jocelyn Janneh from Bastia all offer similar roles with a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Tom Dele-Bashiru
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Dele-Bashiru
≈ 100% Tom Dele-Bashiru · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Tom Dele-Bashiru · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tom Dele-Bashiru · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tom Dele-Bashiru?
Kaare Barslund (IF Brommapojkarna) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 80/100 match to Tom Dele-Bashiru.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tom Dele-Bashiru?
Jesús Álvarez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tom Dele-Bashiru?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Tom Dele-Bashiru'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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