Cheaper alternatives to Niklas Pyyhtiä
CM/CDMModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Pyyhtiä's profile ↗
Niklas Pyyhtiä is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Modena in Serie B, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pyyhtiä, consider Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €1m, or Ajdin Hrustić of Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 84/100 at the same value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Niklas Pyyhtiä
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Pyyhtiä
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Niklas Pyyhtiä · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Niklas Pyyhtiä.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niklas Pyyhtiä?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Niklas Pyyhtiä'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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