Cheaper alternatives to Denilson
CM/CDMMirassol · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDenilson's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Denilson are Irakli Yegoian, Davy van den Berg, Noah Naujoks. Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) rates 81/100 as a match at about €1.7m, below Denilson's ~€2.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Denilson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 78 | 78 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Denilson
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Denilson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Denilson?
Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 78/100 match to Denilson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Denilson?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Denilson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Denilson's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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