Cheaper alternatives to Danilo Santos
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Santos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Danilo Santos are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 82/100 as a match at about €800k, below Danilo Santos's ~€33m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Danilo Santos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 81 | 82 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 82 | 79 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €32m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 76 | 79 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Santos
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Danilo Santos · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Danilo Santos?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Danilo Santos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Danilo Santos?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Danilo Santos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Danilo Santos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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