Cheaper alternatives to Kaishu Sano
CDM/CM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaishu Sano's profile ↗
Kaishu Sano is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Sano, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) offers a fit score of 84/100 at a market value of €6m, while Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) has a fit score of 83/100 and is valued at €8m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 4 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 79 | 82 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kaishu Sano
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kaishu Sano?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Kaishu Sano.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kaishu Sano?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kaishu Sano?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Kaishu Sano'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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