Cheaper alternatives to Julián Alvarez
STAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián Alvarez's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Julián Alvarez are Iago Aspas, Paulo Dybala, Florian Thauvin. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) rates 87/100 as a match at about €1.5m, below Julián Alvarez's ~€116m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Julián Alvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 97 | 85 |
| 4 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Ángel Correasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €8.8m | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Son Heung-minsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 31 | €16m | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €2.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 24 | €48m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 27 | €97m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julián Alvarez
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Touches, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Julián Alvarez?
Dani Raba (Leganés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 84/100 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 87/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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