Cheaper alternatives to Silvio Merkaj
STSüdtirol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSilvio Merkaj's profile ↗
Silvio Merkaj is a striker for Südtirol in Serie B, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 9 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Merkaj, players like Oluwaseun Adewumi from Cercle Brugge, with a fit score of 81/100, and Benito Raman from KV Mechelen, with a fit score of 78/100, both hold a market value of €1m. Additionally, Milan Zonneveld from Sparta Rotterdam is a budget alternative, valued at €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Silvio Merkaj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 79 | 78 |
| 3 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
| 4 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 78 | 77 |
| 5 | Andrija Novakovichsimilar↗ | Lecco | 30 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Martin Lecoliersimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 23 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 78 | 77 |
| 8 | David Toshevskisimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 25 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 84 | 76 |
| 10 | Enol Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 25 | €700k | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 30 | €700k | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Charles-Andreas Brymsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 28 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Silvio Merkaj
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Silvio Merkaj · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Silvio Merkaj?
Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 77/100 match to Silvio Merkaj.
Who is the best-value alternative to Silvio Merkaj?
Oluwaseun Adewumi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Silvio Merkaj?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Silvio Merkaj'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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