Cheaper alternatives to Manolis Siopis
CM/CDMCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManolis Siopis's profile ↗
Manolis Siopis is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cardiff City in the Championship, with 21 appearances and 1451 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Siopis, players like Jocelyn Janneh from Bastia, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Daniel Requena from Córdoba with a fit score of 80/100, both carry a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Manolis Siopis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manolis Siopis
≈ 100% Manolis Siopis · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Manolis Siopis · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Manolis Siopis · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manolis Siopis?
Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 79/100 match to Manolis Siopis.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manolis Siopis?
Jocelyn Janneh offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manolis Siopis?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Manolis Siopis'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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