Bryan Cristante alternatives
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Cristante's profile ↗
Bryan Cristante is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AS Roma in Serie A, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cristante, Pepelu from Valencia offers a similar role with a fit score of 84 and a market value of €7m. Other budget alternatives include Samu from Vitória SC, valued at €2m, and both Casemiro and Eric Ebimbe, each valued at €6m, with fit scores of 82.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Cristante
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Bryan Cristante?
Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.1m with a 82/100 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 84/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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