Cheaper alternatives to Yeray Álvarez
CBAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYeray Álvarez's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Yeray Álvarez are John Brooks, Edgar González, Yunis Abdelhamid. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 78/100 as a match at about €200k, below Yeray Álvarez's ~€930k. Data as of July 2026.
7 cheaper alternatives to Yeray Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 78 | 78 |
| 2 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 82 | 78 |
| 3 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 82 | 77 |
| 4 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 83 | 77 |
| 5 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 78 | 77 |
| 6 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 80 | 77 |
| 7 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yeray Álvarez
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · low reliability
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yeray Álvarez?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Yeray Álvarez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yeray Álvarez?
John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yeray Álvarez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Yeray Álvarez's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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