Cheaper alternatives to Morten Frendrup
CM/CDMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMorten Frendrup's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Morten Frendrup are Mikel Vesga, Abdoulaye Touré, Christian Nørgaard. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) rates 74/100 as a match at about €1.2m, below Morten Frendrup's ~€14m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Morten Frendrup
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 83 | 74 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 75 | 73 |
| 3 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 84 | 73 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 85 | 73 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 79 | 72 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 72 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 81 | 72 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 80 | 72 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 72 | 72 |
| 10 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 85 | 71 |
| 11 | Nemanja Maksimovićsimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €4.1m | 81 | 71 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 76 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Morten Frendrup
≈ 100% Morten Frendrup · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Morten Frendrup · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Morten Frendrup · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Morten Frendrup?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 72/100 match to Morten Frendrup.
Who is the best-value alternative to Morten Frendrup?
Mikel Vesga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 74/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Morten Frendrup?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Morten Frendrup's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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