Cheaper alternatives to Lesley Ugochukwu
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLesley Ugochukwu's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lesley Ugochukwu are Khalil Fayad, Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe. Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.5m, below Lesley Ugochukwu's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lesley Ugochukwu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 76 | 78 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 81 | 77 |
| 12 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lesley Ugochukwu
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lesley Ugochukwu · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lesley Ugochukwu?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Lesley Ugochukwu.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lesley Ugochukwu?
Khalil Fayad offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lesley Ugochukwu?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lesley Ugochukwu's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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