Pablo Ibáñez alternatives
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Ibáñez's profile ↗
Pablo Ibáñez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, aged 28, with a market value of €4m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ibáñez, players like Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle (fit 85/100, value €3m) and Abdelkahar Kadri from KAA Gent (fit 84/100, value €3m) offer similar roles at lower market values. Abdou Harroui of Hellas Verona (fit 84/100, value €2m) and Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC (fit 84/100, value €1m) are also viable budget options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 82 | 83 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Ibáñez
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pablo Ibáñez?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Pablo Ibáñez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pablo Ibáñez?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pablo Ibáñez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pablo Ibáñez'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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