Cheaper alternatives to Matt Grimes
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Grimes's profile ↗
Matt Grimes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, with 46 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Grimes, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor offers a fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €1m, while Giacomo Calò from Frosinone presents a budget option at €2m with a fit score of 84/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matt Grimes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Grimes
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matt Grimes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matt Grimes?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Matt Grimes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matt Grimes?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matt Grimes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Matt Grimes'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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