Cheaper alternatives to Nikolas Nartey
CM/CDM/CAMVfB Stuttgart · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolas Nartey's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nikolas Nartey are Eric Ebimbe, Chiedozie Ogbene, Cyril Ngonge. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 85/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Nikolas Nartey's ~€10m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nikolas Nartey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Ángel Correasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €8.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 27 | €9.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolas Nartey
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikolas Nartey · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nikolas Nartey?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Nikolas Nartey.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nikolas Nartey?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nikolas Nartey?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Nikolas Nartey's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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