Cheaper alternatives to Mats Wieffer
CM/CDM/RBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMats Wieffer's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mats Wieffer are Casemiro, Wouter Burger, Eric Ebimbe. Casemiro (Manchester United) rates 81/100 as a match at about €5.5m, below Mats Wieffer's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mats Wieffer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 30 | €6.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mats Wieffer
≈ 100% Mats Wieffer · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mats Wieffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mats Wieffer · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mats Wieffer?
Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 80/100 match to Mats Wieffer.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mats Wieffer?
Casemiro offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €5.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mats Wieffer?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mats Wieffer's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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