Cheaper alternatives to Éver Banega
CM/CAM/CDMDefensa y Justicia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitÉver Banega's profile ↗
Éver Banega is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Defensa y Justicia in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 29 appearances, 3 goals, and 5 assists this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Banega, consider Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €3m, or Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, valued at €8m with a fit score of 84/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Éver Banega
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 83 | 83 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Éver Banega
≈ 100% Éver Banega · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Éver Banega · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Éver Banega · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Éver Banega?
Mohamed Ihattaren (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €3.2m with a 85/100 match to Éver Banega.
Who is the best-value alternative to Éver Banega?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Éver Banega?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Éver Banega'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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