Cheaper alternatives to Matteo Pessina
CM/CDMMonza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Pessina's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Matteo Pessina are Abdoulaye Touré, Kevin Sessa, Gonzalo Villar. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) rates 75/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Matteo Pessina's ~€4.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matteo Pessina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 75 | 75 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 68 | 74 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 82 | 74 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 70 | 74 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 72 | 74 |
| 6 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 81 | 74 |
| 7 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 73 |
| 8 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 79 | 73 |
| 9 | Ander Guevarasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 26 | €2.7m | 93 | 73 |
| 10 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 73 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 74 | 72 |
| 12 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 83 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Pessina
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matteo Pessina?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 74/100 match to Matteo Pessina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matteo Pessina?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matteo Pessina?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Matteo Pessina's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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