Cheaper alternatives to Taylor Gardner-Hickman
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTaylor Gardner-Hickman's profile ↗
Taylor Gardner-Hickman is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 31 appearances and 1993 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gardner-Hickman, players like Thijs Oosting and Kevin Sessa, both valued at €1m and fitting 82/100, offer similar roles in the Eredivisie and Bundesliga, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 83 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 79 | 82 |
| 5 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 81 | 80 |
| 11 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Taylor Gardner-Hickman
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Taylor Gardner-Hickman · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to Taylor Gardner-Hickman.
Who is the best-value alternative to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Taylor Gardner-Hickman?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Taylor Gardner-Hickman'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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