Cheaper alternatives to Nabil Bentaleb
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNabil Bentaleb's profile ↗
Nabil Bentaleb is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lille in Ligue 1, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Bentaleb, players like James Ward-Prowse from West Ham United, valued at €4m with a fit score of 86/100, and Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nabil Bentaleb
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nabil Bentaleb · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nabil Bentaleb?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Nabil Bentaleb.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nabil Bentaleb?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nabil Bentaleb?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nabil Bentaleb'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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