Cheaper alternatives to Bryan Cristante
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Cristante's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Bryan Cristante are Pepelu, Joan Jordán, Eric Ebimbe. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 82/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Bryan Cristante's ~€7.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Bryan Cristante
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 79 | 79 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 76 | 79 |
| 7 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Cristante
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Bryan Cristante?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Bryan Cristante.
Who is the best-value alternative to Bryan Cristante?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Bryan Cristante?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Bryan Cristante's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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