Cheaper alternatives to Kuryu Matsuki
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKuryu Matsuki's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Kuryu Matsuki are Noah Naujoks, Patrick Brouwer, Kevin Sessa. Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) rates 88/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Kuryu Matsuki's ~€2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kuryu Matsuki
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kuryu Matsuki
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Kuryu Matsuki · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kuryu Matsuki?
Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Kuryu Matsuki.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kuryu Matsuki?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kuryu Matsuki?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kuryu Matsuki'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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