Cheaper alternatives to Samuele Ricci
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuele Ricci's profile ↗
Samuele Ricci is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, aged 25, with a market value of €20m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ricci, consider Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg, fit 86/100, value €2m), Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor, fit 86/100, value €1m), or Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard, fit 86/100, value €3m), all of whom offer similar roles at significantly lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 86 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuele Ricci
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Samuele Ricci?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Samuele Ricci.
Who is the best-value alternative to Samuele Ricci?
Christian Eriksen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Samuele Ricci?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Samuele Ricci'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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