Cheaper alternatives to Emanuele Zuelli
CM/CDMCarrarese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmanuele Zuelli's profile ↗
Emanuele Zuelli is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Carrarese in Serie B, with 38 appearances and a market value of €2m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Zuelli, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor (fit 86/100, value €1m) and Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK (fit 85/100, value €0m) offer similar roles at a lower market value. Other notable options include Simone Pontisso (Catanzaro, fit 84/100, value €1m) and Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo, fit 83/100, value €1m).
12 cheaper alternatives to Emanuele Zuelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emanuele Zuelli
≈ 100% Emanuele Zuelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Emanuele Zuelli · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Emanuele Zuelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emanuele Zuelli?
Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Emanuele Zuelli.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emanuele Zuelli?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emanuele Zuelli?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Emanuele Zuelli'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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