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Cheaper alternatives to Álvaro Carreras

LBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Carreras's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Álvaro Carreras are Joakim Mæhle, David Raum, Maximilian Mittelstädt. Joakim Mæhle (VfL Wolfsburg) rates 82/100 as a match at about €7.4m, below Álvaro Carreras's ~€53m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Álvaro Carreras

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg29€7.4m8682
2David Raumsimilar↗RB Leipzig28€27m8581
3Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart29€20m8680
4Christopher Operisimilar↗Le Havre29€3.7m8380
5Alfie Doughtysimilar↗Luton Town27€5.2m8379
6Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗Darmstadt 9827€1.6m8479
7Sergio Gómezsimilar↗Real Sociedad26€15m8179
8Destiny Udogiesimilar↗Tottenham Hotspur24€28m8878
9Romain Perraudsimilar↗Lille29€6.8m8278
10Niels Nkounkousimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt26€2.8m8278
11Theo Hernándezsimilar↗AC Milan29€21m8278
12Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗Lille26€2.7m7778

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Álvaro Carreras

1. Joakim MæhleVfL Wolfsburg82/100

≈ 100% Álvaro Carreras · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. David RaumRB Leipzig81/100

≈ 100% Álvaro Carreras · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90

3. Maximilian MittelstädtVfB Stuttgart80/100

≈ 100% Álvaro Carreras · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Álvaro Carreras?

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 79/100 match to Álvaro Carreras.

Who is the best-value alternative to Álvaro Carreras?

Joakim Mæhle offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €7.4m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Álvaro Carreras?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Álvaro Carreras's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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