Cheaper alternatives to Wilfred Ndidi
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilfred Ndidi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Wilfred Ndidi are Saúl Ñíguez, Idrissa Touré, Emirhan İlkhan. Saúl Ñíguez (Sevilla) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Wilfred Ndidi's ~€7.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Wilfred Ndidi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 84 | 78 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 79 | 78 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 82 | 78 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 81 | 77 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 30 | €6.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 88 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilfred Ndidi
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Wilfred Ndidi?
Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 77/100 match to Wilfred Ndidi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Wilfred Ndidi?
Saúl Ñíguez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Wilfred Ndidi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Wilfred Ndidi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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