Cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Balde
LBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Balde's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Alejandro Balde are João Cancelo, Nuno Tavares, Joakim Mæhle. João Cancelo (FC Barcelona) rates 84/100 as a match at about €8.6m, below Alejandro Balde's ~€55m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alejandro Balde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €44m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €24m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Balde
≈ 100% Alejandro Balde · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Balde · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Balde · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alejandro Balde?
Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 83/100 match to Alejandro Balde.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alejandro Balde?
João Cancelo offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €8.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alejandro Balde?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Alejandro Balde's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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