Cheaper alternatives to Ellis Simms
STCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEllis Simms's profile ↗
Ellis Simms is a striker for Coventry City in the Championship, having made 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 13 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Simms, Milan Zonneveld from Sparta Rotterdam offers a high fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €0m, while Olivier Giroud from AC Milan presents a budget option at €1m with a fit score of 84/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ellis Simms
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Benjamin Källmansimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €3.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ellis Simms
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ellis Simms · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ellis Simms?
Milan Zonneveld (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 86/100 match to Ellis Simms.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ellis Simms?
Milan Zonneveld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ellis Simms?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Ellis Simms'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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