Cheaper alternatives to Ilia Gruev
CM/CDMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlia Gruev's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ilia Gruev are Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán, Emirhan İlkhan. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 80/100 as a match at about €800k, below Ilia Gruev's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ilia Gruev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 79 | 79 |
| 6 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 84 | 79 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 81 | 79 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 77 | 78 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilia Gruev
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ilia Gruev · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ilia Gruev?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Ilia Gruev.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ilia Gruev?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ilia Gruev?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ilia Gruev's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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