Cheaper alternatives to Sam Sanna
CM/CDMStade Lavallois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Sanna's profile ↗
Sam Sanna is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stade Lavallois in Ligue 2, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Sanna include Emiliano Marcondes from Norwich City, who has a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €1m, and budget alternatives like Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot and Manolo Portanova from Reggiana, both valued at €0m and also scoring 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Sam Sanna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Sanna
≈ 100% Sam Sanna · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sam Sanna · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sam Sanna · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sam Sanna?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 81/100 match to Sam Sanna.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sam Sanna?
Emiliano Marcondes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sam Sanna?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Sam Sanna'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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