Cheaper alternatives to Espen Van Ee
CM/CDMSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEspen Van Ee's profile ↗
Espen Van Ee is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. For those searching for a cheaper alternative to Van Ee, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a fit score of 82/100 at the same valuation, while Christian Pierobon of Juve Stabia also presents a budget option with a fit score of 80/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Espen Van Ee
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 80 | 77 |
| 10 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Espen Van Ee
≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90
≈ 100% Espen Van Ee · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Espen Van Ee?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 78/100 match to Espen Van Ee.
Who is the best-value alternative to Espen Van Ee?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Espen Van Ee?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Espen Van Ee'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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