Cheaper alternatives to Khalil Fayad
CMMontpellier · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalil Fayad's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Khalil Fayad are Kevin Sessa, Marvin Mehlem, Matías Vecino. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 80/100 as a match at about €800k, below Khalil Fayad's ~€1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
9 cheaper alternatives to Khalil Fayad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 2 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 78 | 77 |
| 3 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 4 | Selim Amallahsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 28 | €1.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 5 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 75 |
| 6 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 75 |
| 7 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 74 | 75 |
| 8 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 32 | €500k | 82 | 74 |
| 9 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 89 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalil Fayad
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Khalil Fayad · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Tom Cairney (Fulham) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 74/100 match to Khalil Fayad.
Who is the best-value alternative to Khalil Fayad?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Khalil Fayad?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Khalil Fayad's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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