Sulemana alternatives
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSulemana's profile ↗
Sulemana is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cagliari in Serie A, currently valued at €6m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Sulemana, Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC and Noah Naujoks of Excelsior both offer similar roles with fit scores of 84/100 and market values of €1m. Additionally, Mats Pannewig from VfL Bochum 1848 is another option, valued at €3m and fitting well with a score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 84 |
| 3 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sulemana
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sulemana · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sulemana?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Sulemana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sulemana?
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 Sulemana?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Sulemana's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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