Cheaper alternatives to Idrissa Gana Gueye
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIdrissa Gana Gueye's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Idrissa Gana Gueye are Joan Jordán, James Ward-Prowse, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Idrissa Gana Gueye's ~€480k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Idrissa Gana Gueye
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 81 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Sean Longstaffsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 78 | 80 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 24 | €13m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Idrissa Gana Gueye
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Idrissa Gana Gueye · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Who is the best-value alternative to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Idrissa Gana Gueye?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Idrissa Gana Gueye's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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