Shea Charles alternatives
CM/CDMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShea Charles's profile ↗
Shea Charles is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fulham in the Premier League, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Charles, players like Gjivai Zechiël from Feyenoord and Davy van den Berg from FC Utrecht, both with a fit score of 85/100, present strong options at market values of €10m and €1m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 85 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shea Charles
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Shea Charles?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Shea Charles.
Who is the best-value alternative to Shea Charles?
Gjivai Zechiël offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Shea Charles?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Shea Charles'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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