Cheaper alternatives to Nikolas Ioannou
LM/LBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolas Ioannou's profile ↗
Nikolas Ioannou is a left midfielder/left-back for Sampdoria in Serie B, with 18 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ioannou, consider Nolan Gillot from RAAL La Louvière, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €0m, or Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld, with a fit score of 85/100 at the same market value as Ioannou.
11 cheaper alternatives to Nikolas Ioannou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Paulo Azzisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 82 | 81 |
| 11 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolas Ioannou
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Ioannou · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nikolas Ioannou?
David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Nikolas Ioannou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nikolas Ioannou?
Nolan Gillot offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nikolas Ioannou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Nikolas Ioannou'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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