Cheaper alternatives to Shea Charles
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShea Charles's profile ↗
Shea Charles is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Southampton in the Championship, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Charles, consider Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, or Gjivai Zechiël of FC Utrecht, priced at €10m. Additionally, budget options include Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim at €1m and Irakli Yegoian of Excelsior for €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Shea Charles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 85 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shea Charles
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Shea Charles?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) 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?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.5m.
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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