Cheaper alternatives to Ivan Ilić
CM/CDMTorino · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Ilić's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ivan Ilić are Kevin Sessa, İlkay Gündoğan, Florian Neuhaus. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 84/100 as a match at about €800k, below Ivan Ilić's ~€6.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ivan Ilić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Martim Netosimilar↗ | Elche | 23 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Ilić
≈ 100% Ivan Ilić · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ivan Ilić · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ivan Ilić · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ivan Ilić?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Ivan Ilić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ivan Ilić?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ivan Ilić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ivan Ilić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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