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Cheaper alternatives to Hugo Vetlesen

CM/CDMClub Brugge KV · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Vetlesen's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Hugo Vetlesen are Mohamed Ihattaren, Noah Naujoks, Sam Greenwood. Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) rates 88/100 as a match at about €3.2m, below Hugo Vetlesen's ~€5.4m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Hugo Vetlesen

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€3.2m9188
2Noah Naujokssimilar↗Excelsior24€1.4m8988
3Sam Greenwoodsimilar↗Preston North End24€2.1m9188
4David Tijaničsimilar↗Göztepe29€1.3m9287
5Levi Smanssimilar↗SC Heerenveen23€1.4m8987
6Kevin Sessasimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim26€800k9186
7Florian Neuhaussimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach29€2.7m9486
8Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k9186
9Drissa Camarasimilar↗Gaziantep FK24€3.6m9186
10Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗SK Brann27€700k8886
11Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗Lillestrøm SK26€1.5m9386
12Steven Berghuissimilar↗AFC Ajax35€2.1m9386

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Hugo Vetlesen

1. Mohamed IhattarenFortuna Sittard88/100

≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90

2. Noah NaujoksExcelsior88/100

≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

3. Sam GreenwoodPreston North End88/100

≈ 100% Hugo Vetlesen · strong: Big chances created, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Hugo Vetlesen?

Mohamed Nassoh (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 86/100 match to Hugo Vetlesen.

Who is the best-value alternative to Hugo Vetlesen?

Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €3.2m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hugo Vetlesen?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Hugo Vetlesen'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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