Saúl Ñíguez alternatives
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaúl Ñíguez's profile ↗
Saúl Ñíguez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Flamengo in Brazil's Serie A, with 24 appearances, 1 goal, and 6 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ñíguez, players like Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, and Kevin Sessa from Hertha BSC, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 84/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 79 | 81 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saúl Ñíguez
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Saúl Ñíguez?
Emre Akbaba (Eyüpspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Saúl Ñíguez.
Who is the best-value alternative to Saúl Ñíguez?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Saúl Ñíguez?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Saúl Ñíguez'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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