Cheaper alternatives to Moritz Nicolas
GKBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoritz Nicolas's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Moritz Nicolas are Robin Zentner, Marko Dmitrović, Iñaki Peña. Robin Zentner (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 85/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Moritz Nicolas's ~€7.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Moritz Nicolas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 34 | €2.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Manuel Riemannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 38 | €200k | 83 | 83 |
| 6 | Matías Diturosimilar↗ | Elche | 39 | €100k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Diant Ramajsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €6.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Matz Selssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 34 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Aarón Escandellsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €2.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Benjamin Lecomtesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moritz Nicolas
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Moritz Nicolas · strong: Touches, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Moritz Nicolas?
Matías Dituro (Elche) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 83/100 match to Moritz Nicolas.
Who is the best-value alternative to Moritz Nicolas?
Robin Zentner offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Moritz Nicolas?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Moritz Nicolas's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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