Niklas Pyyhtiä alternatives
CM/CDMModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Pyyhtiä's profile ↗
Niklas Pyyhtiä is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Modena in the Italian Serie B, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Pyyhtiä, players like Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 84/100, are worth considering, both valued at €1m. Additionally, Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK offers a budget option with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 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 · 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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