Cheaper alternatives to Ardian Ismajli
CBTorino · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArdian Ismajli's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ardian Ismajli are John Brooks, Jubal, Timo Hübers. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 79/100 as a match at about €200k, below Ardian Ismajli's ~€4.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ardian Ismajli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 79 | 79 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 72 | 77 |
| 5 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 78 | 77 |
| 6 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 83 | 76 |
| 7 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.1m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 81 | 76 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 75 | 76 |
| 11 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 75 | 76 |
| 12 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 79 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ardian Ismajli
≈ 100% Ardian Ismajli · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ardian Ismajli · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ardian Ismajli · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ardian Ismajli?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to Ardian Ismajli.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ardian Ismajli?
John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ardian Ismajli?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Ardian Ismajli's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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