Cheaper alternatives to Dani Ceballos
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Ceballos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Dani Ceballos are Pascal Groß, Kevin Stöger, Joan Jordán. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 82/100 as a match at about €2.3m, below Dani Ceballos's ~€7.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Dani Ceballos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 82 | 82 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 80 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 5 | Toni Kroossimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €3.7m* | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 32 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 78 | 78 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €1.6m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Ceballos
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dani Ceballos?
Tom Cairney (Fulham) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 78/100 match to Dani Ceballos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dani Ceballos?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dani Ceballos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Dani Ceballos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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