Cheaper alternatives to Gonzalo Villar
CM/CDMGranada · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Villar's profile ↗
Gonzalo Villar is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Granada in LaLiga 2, currently valued at €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Villar, players like Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim and Charlie Patiño from Swansea City both have a fit score of 80/100 and are valued at €1m. Additionally, Matías Vecino and Dirk Wanner Proper, both valued at €1m with fit scores of 78/100, present viable options in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 2 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 81 | 80 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 71 | 77 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 75 | 77 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 79 | 77 |
| 9 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 75 | 76 |
| 10 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 74 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Villar
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gonzalo Villar?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 80/100 match to Gonzalo Villar.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gonzalo Villar?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gonzalo Villar?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gonzalo Villar'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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