Cheaper alternatives to Martin Palumbo
CMUS Avellino 1912 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Palumbo's profile ↗
Martin Palumbo is a central midfielder for US Avellino 1912 in the Italian Serie B, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Palumbo, players like Noah Naujoks (Excelsior, fit 87/100, value €1m) and Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim, fit 86/100, value €1m) present similar roles at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Martin Palumbo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Ewan Hendersonsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 26 | €500k | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Mattheussimilar↗ | SC Farense | 32 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Palumbo
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martin Palumbo · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Martin Palumbo?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Martin Palumbo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Martin Palumbo?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Martin Palumbo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Martin Palumbo'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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