Cheaper alternatives to Carlos Romero
LBEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Romero's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carlos Romero are Ali Abdi, João Cancelo, Joakim Mæhle. Ali Abdi (Nice) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Carlos Romero's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carlos Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Lucas Piressimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Romero
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Romero · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carlos Romero?
Ali Abdi (Nice) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 85/100 match to Carlos Romero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carlos Romero?
Ali Abdi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.9m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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