Cheaper alternatives to Simon Rhein
CM/CDMFC Hansa Rostock · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Rhein's profile ↗
Simon Rhein is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Hansa Rostock in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 14 appearances and 1 assist this season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Rhein, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor (fit 86/100, value €1m) and Giacomo Calò from Frosinone (fit 85/100, value €2m) are notable options, offering similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Simon Rhein
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Rhein
≈ 100% Simon Rhein · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Simon Rhein · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simon Rhein · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Simon Rhein?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Simon Rhein.
Who is the best-value alternative to Simon Rhein?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Simon Rhein?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Simon Rhein'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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