Cheaper alternatives to Agustín Almendra
CM/CDMRacing Club · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitAgustín Almendra's profile ↗
Agustín Almendra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Racing Club in the Liga Profesional, having made 27 appearances in 2025. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Almendra, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, valued at €1m with a fit score of 82/100, and Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK, who has a fit score of 80/100 and is available at no market value, present viable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Agustín Almendra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 82 | 80 |
| 3 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 80 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 78 | 79 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 78 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Agustín Almendra
≈ 100% Agustín Almendra · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Agustín Almendra · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Agustín Almendra · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Agustín Almendra?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Agustín Almendra.
Who is the best-value alternative to Agustín Almendra?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Agustín Almendra?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Agustín Almendra'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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