Cheaper alternatives to Nico O'Reilly
LB/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico O'Reilly's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nico O'Reilly are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Paul Nebel. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 87/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Nico O'Reilly's ~€76m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nico O'Reilly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 86 | 84 |
| 6 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 20 | €54m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico O'Reilly
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nico O'Reilly?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Nico O'Reilly.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nico O'Reilly?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nico O'Reilly?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Nico O'Reilly's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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