Cheaper alternatives to Hicham Boudaoui
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHicham Boudaoui's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Hicham Boudaoui are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Jon Ander Olasagasti. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 86/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Hicham Boudaoui's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Hicham Boudaoui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 28 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hicham Boudaoui
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Hicham Boudaoui?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Hicham Boudaoui.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hicham Boudaoui?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hicham Boudaoui?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Hicham Boudaoui's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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