Tom Cairney alternatives
CM/CDM/CAMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Cairney's profile ↗
Tom Cairney is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, with 24 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cairney, consider Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €1m, or Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truidense VV, with a fit score of 82/100 and also valued at €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Cairney
≈ 100% Tom Cairney · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tom Cairney · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tom Cairney · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tom Cairney?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Tom Cairney.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tom Cairney?
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 Tom Cairney?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Tom Cairney'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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