Cheaper alternatives to Leonardo Colombo
CM/CDMMonza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Colombo's profile ↗
Leonardo Colombo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Monza in Serie B, valued at €4m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Colombo, consider Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 87/100 and is valued at €1m, or Nuno Santos of Vitória SC, with a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €3m. Andrea Franzoni and Victor Jensen also present budget options, both excelling in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 85 | 84 |
| 5 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 7 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Colombo
≈ 100% Leonardo Colombo · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Colombo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Colombo · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Leonardo Colombo?
Andrea Franzoni (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Leonardo Colombo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Leonardo Colombo?
Thijs Oosting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Leonardo Colombo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Leonardo Colombo'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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