Cheaper alternatives to Gonzalo Villar
CM/CDMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Villar's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Gonzalo Villar are Kevin Sessa, Grigoris Kastanos, Matías Vecino. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 77/100 as a match at about €800k, below Gonzalo Villar's ~€1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
11 cheaper alternatives to Gonzalo Villar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 76 | 77 |
| 2 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €1.4m | 77 | 75 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 79 | 75 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 74 | 74 |
| 5 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 74 | 73 |
| 6 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 79 | 72 |
| 7 | Iván Sánchezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 34 | €400k | 80 | 72 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 76 | 72 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 68 | 71 |
| 10 | Ayman Karisimilar↗ | Lorient | 22 | €800k | 81 | 71 |
| 11 | Alfred Duncansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 33 | €800k | 79 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Key passes, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /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?
Iván Sánchez (Real Valladolid) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 72/100 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 77/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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