Cheaper alternatives to Will Smallbone
CM/CAMMillwall · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Smallbone's profile ↗
Will Smallbone is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Millwall in the Championship, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Smallbone, consider Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €1m, or Charlie Patiño of Swansea City, with a fit score of 81/100 and the same value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Will Smallbone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 80 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Daniel Penhasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €600k | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 77 | 79 |
| 12 | Alex Robertsonsimilar↗ | Cardiff City | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Smallbone
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Will Smallbone · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Will Smallbone?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to Will Smallbone.
Who is the best-value alternative to Will Smallbone?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Will Smallbone?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Will Smallbone'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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