Cheaper alternatives to Pedri
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPedri's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pedri are Xavi Simons, Kevin Stöger, Nadiem Amiri. Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) rates 85/100 as a match at about €43m, below Pedri's ~€164m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pedri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 27 | €50m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | James Maddisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pedri
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pedri · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pedri?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 85/100 match to Pedri.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pedri?
Xavi Simons offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €43m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pedri?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pedri's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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