Cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Barros Schelotto
CM/CDMGimnasia y Esgrima · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Barros Schelotto's profile ↗
Nicolás Barros Schelotto is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Gimnasia y Esgrima in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances, 4 goals, and 2 assists this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Schelotto, players like Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor and Alex Sala from Córdoba both offer similar roles at a market value of €1m, with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolás Barros Schelotto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Brescia | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 79 | 78 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Paul Seguinsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 31 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Barros Schelotto
≈ 100% Nicolás Barros Schelotto · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Barros Schelotto · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Barros Schelotto · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolás Barros Schelotto?
Matthias Verreth (Brescia) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 79/100 match to Nicolás Barros Schelotto.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolás Barros Schelotto?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolás Barros Schelotto?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolás Barros Schelotto'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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