Cheaper alternatives to Pape Gueye
CMVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Gueye's profile ↗
Pape Gueye is a central midfielder for Villarreal in La Liga, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gueye, consider Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, or Gjivai Zechiël of FC Utrecht, priced at €10m. Other budget options include Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle at €3m and Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum 1848 for just €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Gueye
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pape Gueye · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pape Gueye?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 85/100 match to Pape Gueye.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pape Gueye?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pape Gueye?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pape Gueye'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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