Cheaper alternatives to Dan Neil
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDan Neil's profile ↗
Dan Neil is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ipswich Town in the Championship, with 16 appearances and 680 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Neil, players like Roberto Gagliardini from Monza, Gustavo Assunção from AVS - Futebol SAD, and Marvin Mehlem from Darmstadt 98 all have a fit score of 78-79/100 and a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Dan Neil
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 80 | 78 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 78 |
| 5 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 79 | 78 |
| 6 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 81 | 77 |
| 7 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 76 | 77 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dan Neil
≈ 100% Dan Neil · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Dan Neil · medium reliability
≈ 100% Dan Neil · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dan Neil?
Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Dan Neil.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dan Neil?
Roberto Gagliardini offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dan Neil?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Dan Neil'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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