Cheaper alternatives to Kaishu Sano
CDM/CM1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKaishu Sano's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Kaishu Sano are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Idrissa Touré. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 82/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Kaishu Sano's ~€42m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kaishu Sano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 82 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 80 | 81 |
| 3 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 92 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kaishu Sano · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /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 81/100 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 82/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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