Cheaper alternatives to Sandro Tonali
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Tonali's profile ↗
Sandro Tonali is a central midfielder for Newcastle United in the Premier League, having made 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Tonali, consider Samu from Vizela, valued at €2m, or Edu Expósito of Espanyol, priced at €4m; both have a fit score of 86/100. Romano Schmid and Pascal Groß also present budget options, with values of €16m and €2m respectively, and similar fit scores.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandro Tonali
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sandro Tonali?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 85/100 match to Sandro Tonali.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sandro Tonali?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sandro Tonali?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Sandro Tonali'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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