Cheaper alternatives to Milan Badelj
CDM/CMGenoa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMilan Badelj's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Milan Badelj are Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán, Emirhan İlkhan. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 79/100 as a match at about €800k, below Milan Badelj's ~€400k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Milan Badelj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 77 | 79 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 78 | 79 |
| 3 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 76 | 78 |
| 6 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 78 | 77 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 78 | 77 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Milan Badelj
≈ 100% Milan Badelj · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Milan Badelj · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Milan Badelj · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Milan Badelj?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Milan Badelj.
Who is the best-value alternative to Milan Badelj?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Milan Badelj?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Milan Badelj's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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