Cheaper alternatives to Nikola Milenković
CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Milenković's profile ↗
Nikola Milenković is a centre-back for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 38 appearances and a market value of €26m in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Milenković, players like Casper Widell from Excelsior, valued at €2m with a fit score of 86/100, and Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella, who is free, present viable options. Gabriele Guarino of Empoli, valued at €4m, also offers a budget alternative with a fit score of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 82 | 82 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Milenković
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Milenković · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nikola Milenković?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 84/100 match to Nikola Milenković.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nikola Milenković?
Casper Widell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nikola Milenković?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nikola Milenković'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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