Cheaper alternatives to Nicolò Fagioli
CM/CDMFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Fagioli's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nicolò Fagioli are Kevin Stöger, İlkay Gündoğan, Pascal Groß. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 87/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Nicolò Fagioli's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolò Fagioli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolò Fagioli?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 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 87/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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