Cheaper alternatives to Pathé Ismaël Ciss
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPathé Ismaël Ciss's profile ↗
Pathé Ismaël Ciss is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ciss, consider Roberto Gagliardini (Monza, Serie A) with a fit score of 80/100, or Matías Vecino (Lazio, Serie A) and Noah Naujoks (Excelsior, Eredivisie), both valued at €1m and offering similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 79 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 82 | 79 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 78 | 79 |
| 7 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 80 | 79 |
| 8 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 77 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pathé Ismaël Ciss
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Pathé Ismaël Ciss · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Pathé Ismaël Ciss.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
Roberto Gagliardini offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pathé Ismaël Ciss?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pathé Ismaël Ciss'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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