Cheaper alternatives to Ismael Koné
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Koné's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ismael Koné are Paul Nebel, Fábio Vieira, Kevin Sessa. Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 85/100 as a match at about €17m, below Ismael Koné's ~€26m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ismael Koné
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 25 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Koné
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ismael Koné · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ismael Koné?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Ismael Koné.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ismael Koné?
Paul Nebel offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ismael Koné?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ismael Koné's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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