Cheaper alternatives to Piotr Zieliński
CM/CDMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPiotr Zieliński's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Piotr Zieliński are Ivan Ilić, Kevin Stöger, Arne Maier. Ivan Ilić (Torino) rates 85/100 as a match at about €6.8m, below Piotr Zieliński's ~€10m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Piotr Zieliński
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 29 | €8.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Piotr Zieliński
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Piotr Zieliński?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Piotr Zieliński.
Who is the best-value alternative to Piotr Zieliński?
Ivan Ilić offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Piotr Zieliński?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Piotr Zieliński's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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