Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Palacios
CAM/LWBoca Juniors · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Palacios's profile ↗
Carlos Palacios is an attacking midfielder/left winger for Boca Juniors in the Argentine Liga Profesional, having made 30 appearances in 2025, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Palacios, consider Merwan Ifnaoui from Red Star FC, valued at €2m with a fit score of 79/100, or Connor Metcalfe from FC St. Pauli, available for €1m and also scoring 79/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merwan Ifnaouisimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Connor Metcalfesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Abdoulie Mannehsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 4 | Nicolas Galazzisimilar↗ | Brescia | 26 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Ruben Altesimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 26 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Yohan Demoncysimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 30 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Kuki Zalazarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 28 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 78 | 77 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Yago Santiagosimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Palacios?
Yohan Demoncy (Annecy FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 77/100 match to Carlos Palacios.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Palacios?
Merwan Ifnaoui offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Palacios?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Carlos Palacios'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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