Cheaper alternatives to Williams Alarcón
CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliams Alarcón's profile ↗
Williams Alarcón is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Boca Juniors in the Liga Profesional, with 21 appearances in 2025. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Alarcón, Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella and Charlie Patiño of Swansea City both present similar roles at a market value of €1m, with fit scores of 82/100 and 80/100 respectively. Additionally, Görkem Sağlam and Julian Justvan are also viable budget alternatives, valued at €1m and €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Williams Alarcón
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 79 | 80 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 80 | 80 |
| 6 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
| 11 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 80 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Williams Alarcón
≈ 100% Williams Alarcón · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Williams Alarcón · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Williams Alarcón · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Williams Alarcón?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Williams Alarcón.
Who is the best-value alternative to Williams Alarcón?
Nermin Karić offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Williams Alarcón?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Williams Alarcón'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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