Cheaper alternatives to Simone Pontisso
CM/CDMCatanzaro · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Pontisso's profile ↗
Simone Pontisso is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Catanzaro in Serie B, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pontisso, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor offers a strong fit score of 89/100 at the same market value of €1m, while Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK presents a budget option valued at €0m with a fit score of 85/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Simone Pontisso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Pontisso
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simone Pontisso · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Simone Pontisso?
Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Simone Pontisso.
Who is the best-value alternative to Simone Pontisso?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Simone Pontisso?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Simone Pontisso'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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