Cheaper alternatives to Samuele Ricci
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuele Ricci's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Samuele Ricci are James Ward-Prowse, Christian Eriksen, Benjamin Bourigeaud. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) rates 86/100 as a match at about €4.5m, below Samuele Ricci's ~€20m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Samuele Ricci
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | €15m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 85 | 84 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 85 | 84 |
| 11 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €3.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Jordan Veretoutsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €2.8m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuele Ricci
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Samuele Ricci?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 match to Samuele Ricci.
Who is the best-value alternative to Samuele Ricci?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €4.5m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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