Cheaper alternatives to Luca Cigarini
CM/CDMReggiana · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Cigarini's profile ↗
Luca Cigarini is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder currently playing for Reggiana in Serie B. Notable matches include performances against Christian Eriksen of VfL Wolfsburg, Alexandru Maxim of Gaziantep FK, and Görkem Sağlam of Hatayspor, all with a fit score of 85/100. For those searching for a cheaper alternative to Cigarini, players like Maxim and Sağlam offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luca Cigarini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Cigarini
≈ 100% Luca Cigarini · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luca Cigarini · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luca Cigarini · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luca Cigarini?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Luca Cigarini.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luca Cigarini?
Christian Eriksen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luca Cigarini?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Luca Cigarini'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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