Cheaper alternatives to Hicham Boudaoui
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHicham Boudaoui's profile ↗
Hicham Boudaoui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Boudaoui, such as Irakli Yegoian and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, both valued at €2m and €1m respectively, offer a budget alternative in a similar role. Additionally, Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt and Juninho Bacuna from Birmingham City, valued at €6m and €2m, also present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hicham Boudaoui
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Hicham Boudaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /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 86/100 match to Hicham Boudaoui.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hicham Boudaoui?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.7m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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