Cheaper alternatives to Luca Lipani
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Lipani's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Luca Lipani are Emirhan İlkhan, Pepelu, Saúl Ñíguez. Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) rates 81/100 as a match at about €6.3m, below Luca Lipani's ~€7.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luca Lipani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 74 | 78 |
| 5 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 83 | 77 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 75 | 77 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 77 | 77 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 81 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Lipani
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luca Lipani?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 77/100 match to Luca Lipani.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luca Lipani?
Emirhan İlkhan offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €6.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luca Lipani?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Luca Lipani's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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