Cheaper alternatives to Juan Cruz
LB/CBOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Cruz's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Juan Cruz are Thomas Delaine, Maximilian Wittek, Leart Paqarada. Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) rates 80/100 as a match at about €300k, below Juan Cruz's ~€1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
4 cheaper alternatives to Juan Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 31 | €300k | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 77 | 79 |
| 3 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 78 | 78 |
| 4 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 31 | €900k | 74 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Cruz
≈ 100% Juan Cruz · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juan Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juan Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Juan Cruz?
Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Juan Cruz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Juan Cruz?
Thomas Delaine offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €300k.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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