Carlos Romero alternatives
LBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Romero's profile ↗
Carlos Romero is a left-back for Villarreal in La Liga, having made 36 appearances during the 2025/26 season, where he scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Romero, consider players like Nazinho from AS Monaco, valued at €7m with a fit score of 87/100, or Niels Nkounkou from Nice, who offers a budget option at €3m with the same fit score.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 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 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 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: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
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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