Cheaper alternatives to Mattéo Guendouzi
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMattéo Guendouzi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mattéo Guendouzi are Paul Nebel, Arne Maier, Ivan Ilić. Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 85/100 as a match at about €17m, below Mattéo Guendouzi's ~€26m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mattéo Guendouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 82 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 10 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mattéo Guendouzi
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mattéo Guendouzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mattéo Guendouzi?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to Mattéo Guendouzi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mattéo Guendouzi?
Paul Nebel offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mattéo Guendouzi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mattéo Guendouzi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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