Elliot Anderson alternatives
CM/CDMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElliot Anderson's profile ↗
Elliot Anderson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Anderson, Filip Krastev of PEC Zwolle offers a fit score of 85/100 at a market value of €3m, while Cameron Puertas from SV Werder Bremen has a fit score of 84/100 and a value of €7m. Both players provide similar roles at a significantly lower cost.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 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?
Abdelkahar Kadri (KAA Gent) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.6m with a 84/100 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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