Carles Aleñá alternatives
CM/LMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarles Aleñá's profile ↗
Carles Aleñá is a central midfielder/left midfielder for Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, with 34 appearances and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Aleñá, consider Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD, Samu from Vitória SC, or Ji-sung Eom from Swansea City, all with a fit score of 86/100 and market values ranging from €1m to €3m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 5 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carles Aleñá
≈ 100% Carles Aleñá · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Carles Aleñá · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carles Aleñá · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carles Aleñá?
Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 86/100 match to Carles Aleñá.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carles Aleñá?
Jon Ander Olasagasti offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carles Aleñá?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Carles Aleñá'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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