Cheaper alternatives to Merlin Röhl
CM/CDM/CAMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMerlin Röhl's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Merlin Röhl are Marvin Mehlem, Facundo Buonanotte, Lucas Höler. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) rates 79/100 as a match at about €800k, below Merlin Röhl's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Merlin Röhl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 2 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 81 | 78 |
| 3 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €2.9m | 82 | 78 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 78 | 78 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 77 | 78 |
| 6 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Stefano Moreosimilar↗ | Pisa | 32 | €1.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €3.1m | 82 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Merlin Röhl
≈ 100% Merlin Röhl · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Merlin Röhl · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Merlin Röhl · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Merlin Röhl?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Merlin Röhl.
Who is the best-value alternative to Merlin Röhl?
Marvin Mehlem offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Merlin Röhl?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Merlin Röhl's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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