Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Romero
LBVillarreal B U23 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Romero's profile ↗
Carlos Romero is a left-back for Villarreal B U23 in LaLiga 2, with a market value of €24m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Romero, players like Nazinho from Cercle Brugge (fit 87/100, value €7m) and Mats Rots from FC Twente (fit 87/100, value €11m) offer similar roles at a lower market value. Additionally, Christopher Operi (Le Havre, fit 86/100, value €4m) and Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt, fit 86/100, value €3m) present budget options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Romero
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Romero?
Reinaldo (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Carlos Romero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Romero?
Nazinho offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €6.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carlos Romero?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Carlos Romero'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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