Cheaper alternatives to Pau Cubarsí
CBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPau Cubarsí's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pau Cubarsí are Dan Zagadou, Eric Dier, Lewis Dunk. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Pau Cubarsí's ~€75m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pau Cubarsí
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 2 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €66m | 84 | 78 |
| 5 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 80 | 78 |
| 6 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 25 | €49m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 77 | 78 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 79 | 77 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 78 | 77 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €42m | 81 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pau Cubarsí
≈ 100% Pau Cubarsí · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Pau Cubarsí · strong: Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Pau Cubarsí · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pau Cubarsí?
Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 80/100 match to Pau Cubarsí.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pau Cubarsí?
Dan Zagadou offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pau Cubarsí?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Pau Cubarsí's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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