Cheaper alternatives to Mario Lemina
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Lemina's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mario Lemina are Saúl Ñíguez, Abdoulaye Touré, Jan Schöppner. Saúl Ñíguez (Sevilla) rates 81/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Mario Lemina's ~€4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mario Lemina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 76 | 79 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 78 | 77 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 75 | 77 |
| 8 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 27 | €2.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Lemina
≈ 100% Mario Lemina · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mario Lemina · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mario Lemina · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mario Lemina?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Mario Lemina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mario Lemina?
Saúl Ñíguez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mario Lemina?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mario Lemina's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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