Cheaper alternatives to Julián Alvarez
STAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián Alvarez's profile ↗
Julián Alvarez is a striker for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, where he has made 29 appearances, scoring 8 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Alvarez, Iago Aspas from Celta Vigo (fit 88/100, value €2m) and Florian Thauvin from RC Lens (fit 87/100, value €5m) offer similar roles at significantly lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 98 | 87 |
| 3 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 97 | 86 |
| 4 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 97 | 85 |
| 7 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 11 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julián Alvarez
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Touches, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Julián Alvarez?
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 88/100 match to Julián Alvarez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Julián Alvarez?
Iago Aspas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Julián Alvarez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Julián Alvarez'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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