Cheaper alternatives to Lima
CM/CDM/CAMFluminense · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLima's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lima are Bilal Bafdili, Patrick Brouwer, Noah Naujoks. Bilal Bafdili (KV Mechelen) rates 86/100 as a match at about €900k, below Lima's ~€1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lima
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 10 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Harald Tangensimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 25 | €500k | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Abdoullah Basimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lima
≈ 100% Lima · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lima · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lima · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lima?
Jackson (İstanbulspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Lima.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lima?
Bilal Bafdili offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lima?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lima'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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