Cheaper alternatives to Román Riquelme
CBCA Talleres · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomán Riquelme's profile ↗
Román Riquelme is a centre-back for CA Talleres in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 14 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Riquelme, Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, with a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €0m, and Jon García from Racing de Ferrol, also valued at €0m with a fit score of 78/100, are noteworthy options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Román Riquelme
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 82 | 82 |
| 2 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 78 | 78 |
| 4 | Jon Garcíasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 35 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Fredrik Pallesen Knudsensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 30 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Philipp Strompfsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 28 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Aleksandar Vukotićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 10 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Román Riquelme
≈ 100% Román Riquelme · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Román Riquelme · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Román Riquelme · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Román Riquelme?
Jon García (Racing de Ferrol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Román Riquelme.
Who is the best-value alternative to Román Riquelme?
Andrea Tiritiello offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Román Riquelme?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Román Riquelme'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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