Cheaper alternatives to Ben Sheaf
CM/CDMWrexham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Sheaf's profile ↗
Ben Sheaf is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Wrexham in the Championship, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Sheaf, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a fit score of 82/100 at a market value of €1m, while Matias Galarza from KRC Genk has a fit score of 81/100 and a value of €5m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ben Sheaf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rocco Robert Sheinsimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 23 | €2.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 81 | 80 |
| 8 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 79 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Sheaf
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ben Sheaf · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ben Sheaf?
Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Ben Sheaf.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ben Sheaf?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ben Sheaf?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ben Sheaf'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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