Cheaper alternatives to Nicolas Viola
CM/CAMCagliari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Viola's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nicolas Viola are Kevin Sessa, Cyril Ngonge, Sergio Arribas. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 86/100 as a match at about €800k, below Nicolas Viola's ~€310k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolas Viola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 22 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €29m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €9.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €14m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Viola
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolas Viola?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Nicolas Viola.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolas Viola?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolas Viola?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolas Viola's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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