Cheaper alternatives to Nicolò Fagioli
CM/CDMFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Fagioli's profile ↗
Nicolò Fagioli is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fiorentina in Serie A, with 33 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Fagioli, players like Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum (fit 88/100, value €2m) and Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard (fit 88/100, value €3m) offer similar roles at a significantly lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Fagioli
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolò Fagioli?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 89/100 match to Nicolò Fagioli.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolò Fagioli?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolò Fagioli?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nicolò Fagioli'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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