Cheaper alternatives to Salis Abdul Samed
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalis Abdul Samed's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Salis Abdul Samed are Kevin Sessa, Donny van de Beek, Gonzalo Escalante. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 72/100 as a match at about €800k, below Salis Abdul Samed's ~€4.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Salis Abdul Samed
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 64 | 72 |
| 2 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 69 | 71 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 77 | 71 |
| 4 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.6m | 84 | 71 |
| 5 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 79 | 70 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 72 | 70 |
| 7 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 75 | 70 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 73 | 70 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 67 | 70 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 63 | 70 |
| 11 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.8m | 71 | 69 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 68 | 69 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salis Abdul Samed
≈ 100% Salis Abdul Samed · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Salis Abdul Samed · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Salis Abdul Samed · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Salis Abdul Samed?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 71/100 match to Salis Abdul Samed.
Who is the best-value alternative to Salis Abdul Samed?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 72/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Salis Abdul Samed?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Salis Abdul Samed's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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