Cheaper alternatives to Dani Ceballos
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Ceballos's profile ↗
Dani Ceballos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Madrid in La Liga, with 23 appearances and 1225 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ceballos, consider Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100, or Kevin Stöger of VfL Bochum, also at €2m with a fit score of 83/100.
Building your XI? Put Dani Ceballos in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →12 cheaper alternatives to Dani Ceballos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Ceballos
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Dani Ceballos · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dani Ceballos?
Dani Parejo (Villarreal) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 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 84/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →