◎ Doppel

Cheaper alternatives to Alessandro Deiola

CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Deiola's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Alessandro Deiola are Gonzalo Escalante, Kevin Sessa, Jackson Irvine. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) rates 76/100 as a match at about €400k, below Alessandro Deiola's ~€1.4m. Data as of July 2026.

Players like Alessandro Deiola →Who should replace Alessandro Deiola? →

12 cheaper alternatives to Alessandro Deiola

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗Cádiz33€400k8976
2Kevin Sessasimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim26€800k7074
3Jackson Irvinesimilar↗FC St. Pauli33€1.1m8373
4Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€800k7473
5Mikel Vesgasimilar↗Athletic Club33€1.2m8173
6Joan Jordánsimilar↗Deportivo Alavés32€1.0m7073
7Matías Vecinosimilar↗Lazio35€1.1m7572
8Giulio Maggioresimilar↗Salernitana28€500k8472
9Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗Monza32€1.2m8372
10Yohann Magninsimilar↗Clermont Foot29€900k8571
11Alexis Blinsimilar↗Lecce30€600k9071
12Finn Porathsimilar↗Holstein Kiel29€800k8071

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Alessandro Deiola

1. Gonzalo EscalanteCádiz76/100

≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90

2. Kevin Sessa1. FC Heidenheim74/100

≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

3. Jackson IrvineFC St. Pauli73/100

≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Alessandro Deiola?

Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 76/100 match to Alessandro Deiola.

Who is the best-value alternative to Alessandro Deiola?

Gonzalo Escalante offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €400k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alessandro Deiola?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Alessandro Deiola's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?

Run your own search on Doppel →
Cheaper alternatives to Alessandro Deiola — budget central midfielders · Doppel