Cheaper alternatives to Ellyes Skhiri
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEllyes Skhiri's profile ↗
Ellyes Skhiri is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Skhiri, Gustavo Assunção from Futebol SAD and Daniel Requena from Córdoba both demonstrate similar roles at a significantly lower market value of €1m, with fit scores of 80/100 and 78/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 76 | 78 |
| 5 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 80 | 78 |
| 9 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ellyes Skhiri
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · medium reliability
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ellyes Skhiri · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ellyes Skhiri?
Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Ellyes Skhiri.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ellyes Skhiri?
Gustavo Assunção offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ellyes Skhiri?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ellyes Skhiri'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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