Alex Sala alternatives
CM/CDMMallorca · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Sala's profile ↗
Alex Sala is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Mallorca in Serie A, with 37 appearances and 5 goals in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Sala, Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor (fit 87/100, value €1m) and Clint Leemans from NAC Breda (fit 85/100, value €0m) are notable options. Additionally, Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam, fit 84/100, value €0m) and Rémi Oudin (Catanzaro, fit 84/100, value €1m) also present viable budget alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Sala
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alex Sala?
Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Alex Sala.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alex Sala?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alex Sala?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Alex Sala'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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