Cheaper alternatives to Emiliano Méndez
CM/CDMSarmiento · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmiliano Méndez's profile ↗
Emiliano Méndez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sarmiento in the Argentine Liga Profesional, featuring in 18 matches during 2024. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Méndez, players like José Gragera from Espanyol, Miguel Atienza from Burgos, and Tomy Carbonell from Real Sociedad B all demonstrate similar roles with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively, and a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Emiliano Méndez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 95 | 80 |
| 7 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emiliano Méndez
≈ 100% Emiliano Méndez · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Emiliano Méndez · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Emiliano Méndez · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emiliano Méndez?
Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Emiliano Méndez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emiliano Méndez?
José Gragera offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emiliano Méndez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Emiliano Méndez'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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