Cheaper alternatives to John Buckley
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Buckley's profile ↗
John Buckley is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 23 appearances and a market value of €2m. Players similar to Buckley include Marvin Mehlem from Darmstadt 98, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a value of €1m, and Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 79/100, making them cheaper alternatives to Buckley.
12 cheaper alternatives to John Buckley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 82 | 78 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 77 | 78 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 78 | 78 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Buckley
≈ 100% John Buckley · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% John Buckley · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% John Buckley · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to John Buckley?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to John Buckley.
Who is the best-value alternative to John Buckley?
Marvin Mehlem offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to John Buckley?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match John Buckley'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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