Cheaper alternatives to Wilfred Ndidi
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilfred Ndidi's profile ↗
Wilfred Ndidi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ndidi, players like Noah Naujoks from Excelsior (value €1m, fit 83/100) and Abdoulaye Touré of Le Havre (value €2m, fit 83/100) offer similar roles at a lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 83 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 12 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wilfred Ndidi
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Wilfred Ndidi · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Wilfred Ndidi?
Daniel Requena (Córdoba) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to Wilfred Ndidi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Wilfred Ndidi?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.4m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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