Cheaper alternatives to Alessandro Romano
CM/CDMSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Romano's profile ↗
Alessandro Romano is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Spezia in the ITA-Serie B, currently valued at €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Romano, Nermin Karić from Virtus Entella and Thomas Van den Keybus of KVC Westerlo both present viable options, with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100 respectively, and market values of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 8 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Romano
≈ 100% Alessandro Romano · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Romano · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Romano · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alessandro Romano?
Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Alessandro Romano.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alessandro Romano?
Nermin Karić offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alessandro Romano?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Alessandro Romano'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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