Cheaper alternatives to Gianluca Busio
CM/CDMVenezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Busio's profile ↗
Gianluca Busio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Venezia in Serie A, with 37 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 7 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Busio, consider James Ward-Prowse from Burnley, valued at €4m, or Görkem Sağlam of Kayserispor, valued at €1m, both offering similar roles with strong fit scores.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 86 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Busio
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gianluca Busio?
Görkem Sağlam (Kayserispor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 87/100 match to Gianluca Busio.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gianluca Busio?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gianluca Busio?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gianluca Busio'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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