Cheaper alternatives to José Luis Gayà
LBValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Luis Gayà's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to José Luis Gayà are Ali Abdi, Maximilian Wittek, Christopher Operi. Ali Abdi (Nice) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below José Luis Gayà's ~€4.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to José Luis Gayà
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Alfonso Pedrazasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €3.4m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Luis Gayà
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% José Luis Gayà · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to José Luis Gayà?
Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to José Luis Gayà.
Who is the best-value alternative to José Luis Gayà?
Ali Abdi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.9m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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