Cheaper alternatives to Mathias Delorge
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMathias Delorge's profile ↗
Mathias Delorge is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, currently valued at €7m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Delorge, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz of Kayserispor both offer similar roles at lower market values of €1m and €2m, respectively, with fit scores of 83/100. Max Bird of Bristol City also presents a budget alternative with a fit score of 82/100 and a value of €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mathias Delorge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mathias Delorge
≈ 100% Mathias Delorge · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mathias Delorge · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Mathias Delorge · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mathias Delorge?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Mathias Delorge.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mathias Delorge?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mathias Delorge?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mathias Delorge'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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