Cheaper alternatives to Simone Pafundi
STSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Pafundi's profile ↗
Simone Pafundi is a striker for Sampdoria in Serie B, with 26 appearances, 1 goal, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pafundi, Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo, fit 84/100, value €2m) and Giuseppe Sibilli (Bari, fit 80/100, value €0m) offer similar roles at lower market values. Other budget alternatives include Gerard Moreno (Villarreal, fit 79/100, value €2m) and Christian Rasmussen (Fortuna Düsseldorf, fit 79/100, value €1m).
12 cheaper alternatives to Simone Pafundi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Giuseppe Sibillisimilar↗ | Bari | 30 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 77 | 77 |
| 7 | Yago Santiagosimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Tommaso Fumagallisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 26 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Kaj Sierhuissimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 28 | €1.9m | 80 | 77 |
| 10 | Antoine Colassinsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Jacob Bruun Larsensimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €4.4m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Pafundi
≈ 100% Simone Pafundi · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Simone Pafundi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simone Pafundi · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Simone Pafundi?
Tommaso Fumagalli (Cosenza) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 77/100 match to Simone Pafundi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Simone Pafundi?
Iago Aspas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Simone Pafundi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Simone Pafundi'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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