Cheaper alternatives to Pape Matar Sarr
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Matar Sarr's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pape Matar Sarr are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Philip Billing. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 84/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Pape Matar Sarr's ~€28m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pape Matar Sarr
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 79 | 81 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 95 | 81 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Matar Sarr
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Matar Sarr · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pape Matar Sarr?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Pape Matar Sarr.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pape Matar Sarr?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pape Matar Sarr?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pape Matar Sarr's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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