Cheaper alternatives to Carles Aleñá
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, Jon Ander Olasagasti from Levante UD, Samu from Vizela, and Ji-sung Eom from Swansea City all boast a fit score of 86/100, with market values of €3m, €2m, and €2m, respectively. Additionally, Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo offers a budget option at a value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 88 | 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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