Cheaper alternatives to Neil El Aynaoui
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNeil El Aynaoui's profile ↗
Neil El Aynaoui is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AS Roma in Serie A, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to El Aynaoui, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 85/100, or Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, also with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Neil El Aynaoui
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Neil El Aynaoui · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Neil El Aynaoui?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Neil El Aynaoui.
Who is the best-value alternative to Neil El Aynaoui?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Neil El Aynaoui?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Neil El Aynaoui'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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