Cheaper alternatives to Mikel Amondarain
CDMEstudiantes de La Plata · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Amondarain's profile ↗
Mikel Amondarain is a defensive midfielder for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Liga Profesional, currently valued at €3m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Amondarain, Kolbeinn Thordarson from IFK Göteborg, valued at €1m with a fit score of 80/100, and Ibrahim Olawoyin of Çaykur Rizespor, valued at €2m with a fit score of 79/100, could be suitable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mikel Amondarain
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 3 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 79 | 79 |
| 6 | Ludwig Thorellsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 21 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 28 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 78 | 79 |
| 10 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 76 | 79 |
| 12 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Amondarain
≈ 100% Mikel Amondarain · low reliability
≈ 100% Mikel Amondarain · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mikel Amondarain · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mikel Amondarain?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 79/100 match to Mikel Amondarain.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mikel Amondarain?
Kolbeinn Thordarson offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mikel Amondarain?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Mikel Amondarain'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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