Nadiem Amiri alternatives
CM/CDM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNadiem Amiri's profile ↗
Nadiem Amiri is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Amiri, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €3m, or Cameron Puertas of SV Werder Bremen, priced at €7m, both achieving a fit score of 89/100. Kevin Stöger and İlkay Gündoğan also present budget options, valued at €2m with similar fit scores.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 97 | 87 |
| 6 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 96 | 87 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nadiem Amiri
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nadiem Amiri · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nadiem Amiri?
Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) 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?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €3.2m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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