Cheaper alternatives to Sulemana
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSulemana's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Sulemana are Kevin Sessa, Noah Naujoks, Mats Pannewig. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 84/100 as a match at about €800k, below Sulemana's ~€5.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 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↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 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, Aerial duels won /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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