Cheaper alternatives to Cesare Casadei
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCesare Casadei's profile ↗
Cesare Casadei is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leicester City in the Championship, with 33 appearances and 6 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Casadei, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 89/100, or Eric Ebimbe of Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m and a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 89 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cesare Casadei
≈ 100% Cesare Casadei · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cesare Casadei · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Cesare Casadei · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cesare Casadei?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Cesare Casadei.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cesare Casadei?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cesare Casadei?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Cesare Casadei'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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