Cheaper alternatives to Nadiem Amiri
CM/CDM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNadiem Amiri's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nadiem Amiri are Kevin Stöger, Giovani Lo Celso, İlkay Gündoğan. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 90/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Nadiem Amiri's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nadiem Amiri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 96 | 90 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 5 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €10m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 33 | €8.3m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nadiem Amiri
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: xG + xA, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nadiem Amiri?
Arne Maier (FC Augsburg) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 86/100 match to Nadiem Amiri.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nadiem Amiri?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nadiem Amiri?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nadiem Amiri's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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