Cheaper alternatives to Malik Tillman
CM/CAM/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalik Tillman's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Malik Tillman are Thomas Müller, Paul Nebel, Facundo Buonanotte. Thomas Müller (FC Bayern München) rates 83/100 as a match at about €3.7m, below Malik Tillman's ~€27m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Malik Tillman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 25 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malik Tillman
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Malik Tillman · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Malik Tillman?
Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 82/100 match to Malik Tillman.
Who is the best-value alternative to Malik Tillman?
Thomas Müller offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €3.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Malik Tillman?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Malik Tillman's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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