Cheaper alternatives to Marco Ilaimaharitra
CM/CDMStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarco Ilaimaharitra's profile ↗
Marco Ilaimaharitra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 31 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Ilaimaharitra include Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié, with a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €0m, and Kazper Karlsson from Degerfors IF, also at a fit score of 80/100, valued at €1m, making them viable budget alternatives to Ilaimaharitra.
12 cheaper alternatives to Marco Ilaimaharitra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Kazper Karlssonsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 21 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marco Ilaimaharitra
≈ 100% Marco Ilaimaharitra · low reliability
≈ 100% Marco Ilaimaharitra · medium reliability
≈ 100% Marco Ilaimaharitra · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marco Ilaimaharitra?
Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Marco Ilaimaharitra.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marco Ilaimaharitra?
Alejandro Meléndez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marco Ilaimaharitra?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Marco Ilaimaharitra'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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