Cheaper alternatives to Cicero
CM/CDMTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCicero's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Cicero are Chandrel Massanga, Gonzalo Escalante, Muammer Sarıkaya. Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) rates 76/100 as a match at about €500k, below Cicero's ~€530k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Cicero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 76 | 75 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | Ilija Vukotićsimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €400k | 83 | 74 |
| 6 | Jesse Boschsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 26 | €400k | 83 | 74 |
| 7 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 73 | 73 |
| 8 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 81 | 73 |
| 9 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 72 | 73 |
| 10 | Willian Oliveirasimilar↗ | Vitória | 33 | €300k | 83 | 72 |
| 11 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 74 | 72 |
| 12 | Mattheussimilar↗ | SC Farense | 32 | €300k | 74 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cicero
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cicero?
Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 73/100 match to Cicero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cicero?
Chandrel Massanga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cicero?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Cicero's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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