Cheaper alternatives to Nikolaos Athanasiou
LB/LMRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNikolaos Athanasiou's profile ↗
Nikolaos Athanasiou is a left-back/left midfielder for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €1m with 17 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Athanasiou, consider Anton Ekeroth from HamKam, Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld, or David Zalazar from Gimnasia y Esgrima, all of whom offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nikolaos Athanasiou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 83 | 82 |
| 5 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 81 | 81 |
| 6 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 83 | 81 |
| 8 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nikolaos Athanasiou
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nikolaos Athanasiou · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Nikolaos Athanasiou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Anton Ekeroth offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nikolaos Athanasiou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Nikolaos Athanasiou'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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