Cheaper alternatives to Patrizio Masini
CM/CDMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrizio Masini's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Patrizio Masini are Mikel Vesga, Abdoulaye Touré, Saúl Ñíguez. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) rates 77/100 as a match at about €1.2m, below Patrizio Masini's ~€4.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Patrizio Masini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 81 | 77 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 76 | 74 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 74 |
| 11 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 86 | 73 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 77 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrizio Masini
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Patrizio Masini?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 77/100 match to Patrizio Masini.
Who is the best-value alternative to Patrizio Masini?
Mikel Vesga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Patrizio Masini?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Patrizio Masini's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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