Cheaper alternatives to Nikola Vasilj
GKFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikola Vasilj's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nikola Vasilj are Marko Dmitrović, Robin Zentner, Mathew Ryan. Marko Dmitrović (Espanyol) rates 85/100 as a match at about €700k, below Nikola Vasilj's ~€4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nikola Vasilj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 33 | €700k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Mathew Ryansimilar↗ | Levante UD | 33 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Frederik Rønnowsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 31 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Marcel Schuhensimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Manuel Riemannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 35 | €200k | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Matías Diturosimilar↗ | Elche | 38 | €100k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Karl Heinsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 22 | €2.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €3.6m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €3.2m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikola Vasilj
≈ 100% Nikola Vasilj · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nikola Vasilj · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikola Vasilj · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nikola Vasilj?
Matías Dituro (Elche) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 83/100 match to Nikola Vasilj.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nikola Vasilj?
Marko Dmitrović offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nikola Vasilj?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Nikola Vasilj's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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