Cheaper alternatives to Elliot Anderson
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElliot Anderson's profile ↗
Elliot Anderson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Anderson, players like Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 85/100, and Cameron Puertas of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m with a fit score of 84/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elliot Anderson
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Elliot Anderson?
Filip Krastev (PEC Zwolle) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.9m with a 85/100 match to Elliot Anderson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Elliot Anderson?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Elliot Anderson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Elliot Anderson'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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