Cheaper alternatives to Riccardo Pagano
CM/CAMBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Pagano's profile ↗
Riccardo Pagano is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Bari in Serie B, currently valued at €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pagano, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi and Dal Varešanović from Çaykur Rizespor both have a fit score of 85/100 and are valued at €1m. Additionally, Oliver Batista Meier and Marco Richter, both valued at €2m, offer similar roles with fit scores of 83/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Riccardo Pagano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 80 | 83 |
| 6 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Francesco Ruoccosimilar↗ | Mantova | 25 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 81 | 81 |
| 9 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Jon Eceizabarrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Pagano
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Riccardo Pagano?
Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Riccardo Pagano.
Who is the best-value alternative to Riccardo Pagano?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Riccardo Pagano?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Riccardo Pagano'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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