Julián Alvarez alternatives
STAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián Alvarez's profile ↗
Julián Alvarez is a striker for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 29 appearances, 8 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Alvarez, Iago Aspas of Celta Vigo, valued at €2m with a fit score of 88/100, and Franjo Ivanović of RC Lens, priced at €15m with a fit score of 87/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €15m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 98 | 87 |
| 4 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 97 | 86 |
| 5 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 97 | 85 |
| 7 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 25 | €48m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 11 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 12 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 94 | 84 |
* 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: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /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?
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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