Cheaper alternatives to José Luis Gayà
LBValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Luis Gayà's profile ↗
José Luis Gayà is a left-back for Valencia in La Liga, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists over 2461 minutes. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gayà, Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848, value €1m), Junior Firpo (Leeds United, value €3m), and Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar, value €0m) all offer similar roles with competitive fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 83 | 82 |
| 12 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Luis Gayà
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to José Luis Gayà?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 84/100 match to José Luis Gayà.
Who is the best-value alternative to José Luis Gayà?
Maximilian Wittek offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to José Luis Gayà?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match José Luis Gayà'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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