Cheaper alternatives to Marcel Hartel
CM/CAM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Hartel's profile ↗
Marcel Hartel is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the 2. Bundesliga, with 33 appearances, 17 goals, and 12 assists in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Hartel, consider Alan Patrick from Internacional, valued at €2m with a fit score of 87/100, or Thorgan Hazard of RSC Anderlecht, also at €2m and a fit score of 86/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Marcel Hartel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Hartel
≈ 100% Marcel Hartel · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Marcel Hartel · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Marcel Hartel · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marcel Hartel?
Tjaronn Chery (Royal Antwerp FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Marcel Hartel.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marcel Hartel?
Alan Patrick offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marcel Hartel?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Marcel Hartel'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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