Cheaper alternatives to Stiven Shpendi
ST/CAMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStiven Shpendi's profile ↗
Stiven Shpendi is a striker/attacking midfielder for Empoli in Serie B, aged 23, with a market value of €4m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Shpendi, consider Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, valued at €3m with a fit score of 85/100, or Benito Raman of KV Mechelen, a budget option at €1m and also rated 85/100. Mohammed Fuseini and David Min are other viable options, both valued at €2m with fit scores of 84/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Stiven Shpendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Mohammed Fuseinisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | David Minsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 27 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Adriano Bertaccinisimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 26 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stiven Shpendi
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Stiven Shpendi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stiven Shpendi?
Braian Romero (Vélez Sarsfield) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 84/100 match to Stiven Shpendi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stiven Shpendi?
Thom van Bergen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €3.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stiven Shpendi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Stiven Shpendi'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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