Cheaper alternatives to Emirhan İlkhan
CDM/CMTorino · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmirhan İlkhan's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Emirhan İlkhan are Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán, Saúl Ñíguez. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 85/100 as a match at about €800k, below Emirhan İlkhan's ~€6.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Emirhan İlkhan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 81 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emirhan İlkhan
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emirhan İlkhan · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emirhan İlkhan?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Emirhan İlkhan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emirhan İlkhan?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emirhan İlkhan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Emirhan İlkhan's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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