Juan Cruz alternatives
LB/CBOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Cruz's profile ↗
Juan Cruz is a left-back/centre-back for Osasuna in La Liga, currently valued at €1m with 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cruz, Anton Ekeroth from HamKam (fit 84/100, value €1m) and Damian van der Haar of PEC Zwolle (fit 84/100, value €0m) present strong options. Additionally, Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo, fit 82/100, value €0m) and Giuseppe Aurelio (Spezia, fit 82/100, value €1m) could also serve as budget alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 81 | 84 |
| 2 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 83 | 83 |
| 4 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 80 | 82 |
| 5 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 28 | €500k | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Vetle Dragsnessimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 32 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Tobías Ostchegasimilar↗ | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto | 28 | €200k | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Cruz
≈ 100% Juan Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Juan Cruz · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Juan Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Juan Cruz?
Damian van der Haar (PEC Zwolle) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 84/100 match to Juan Cruz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Juan Cruz?
Anton Ekeroth offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Juan Cruz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Juan Cruz'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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