Cheaper alternatives to Salih Özcan
CM/CDMBorussia Dortmund · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalih Özcan's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Salih Özcan are Joan Jordán, Kevin Sessa, Saúl Ñíguez. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Salih Özcan's ~€3.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Salih Özcan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 81 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 83 | 79 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 78 | 77 |
| 7 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 78 | 77 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 77 | 76 |
| 12 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €1.6m | 81 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salih Özcan
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Salih Özcan · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Salih Özcan?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Salih Özcan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Salih Özcan?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Salih Özcan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Salih Özcan's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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