Cheaper alternatives to Melker Heier
CM/CDMIK Sirius · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelker Heier's profile ↗
Melker Heier is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for IK Sirius in the Allsvenskan, aged 25, with a market value of €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Heier, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor and Simone Pontisso from Catanzaro both offer similar roles at lower market values of €1m, with fit scores of 82/100. Additionally, Alexandru Maxim, valued at €0m, is another budget alternative, also boasting a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 81 | 81 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 81 | 81 |
| 6 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melker Heier
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Melker Heier · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Melker Heier?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Melker Heier.
Who is the best-value alternative to Melker Heier?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Melker Heier?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Melker Heier'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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