Cheaper alternatives to Nemanja Matić
CM/CDMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNemanja Matić's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nemanja Matić are Joan Jordán, Dani Parejo, Kevin Sessa. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 77/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Nemanja Matić's ~€1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
10 cheaper alternatives to Nemanja Matić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 77 | 77 |
| 2 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 83 | 75 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 70 | 74 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 76 | 73 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 76 | 73 |
| 6 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 73 | 73 |
| 7 | Luca Mazzitellisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 31 | €1.3m | 88 | 72 |
| 8 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 78 | 72 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 82 | 71 |
| 10 | Alfred Duncansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 33 | €800k | 80 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nemanja Matić
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nemanja Matić · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nemanja Matić?
Tom Cairney (Fulham) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 72/100 match to Nemanja Matić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nemanja Matić?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nemanja Matić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nemanja Matić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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