Cheaper alternatives to Gabriel Sara
CM/CDM/CAMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriel Sara's profile ↗
Gabriel Sara is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Norwich City in the Championship, with 27 appearances and 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Sara, consider Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, valued at €8m, or Mohamed Ihattaren of Fortuna Sittard, available for €3m, both with a fit score of 87/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gabriel Sara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 3 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 97 | 87 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Alan Patricksimilar↗ | Internacional | 35 | €2.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 95 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriel Sara
≈ 100% Gabriel Sara · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Sara · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gabriel Sara · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gabriel Sara?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 86/100 match to Gabriel Sara.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gabriel Sara?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €8.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gabriel Sara?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gabriel Sara'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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