Cheaper alternatives to Stanislav Lobotka
CM/CDMSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStanislav Lobotka's profile ↗
Stanislav Lobotka is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SSC Napoli in Serie A, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Lobotka, players like Gianluca Busio from Venezia, valued at €7m with a fit score of 80/100, and Will Smallbone from Southampton, valued at €3m with a fit score of 79/100, offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 2 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 81 | 79 |
| 3 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
| 5 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 7 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 80 | 78 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 79 | 78 |
| 10 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 78 | 78 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stanislav Lobotka
≈ 100% Stanislav Lobotka · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Stanislav Lobotka · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stanislav Lobotka · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stanislav Lobotka?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Stanislav Lobotka.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stanislav Lobotka?
Gianluca Busio offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stanislav Lobotka?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Stanislav Lobotka'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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