Cheaper alternatives to Xavier Simons
CM/CDMHull City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavier Simons's profile ↗
Xavier Simons is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hull City in the Championship, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Simons, consider Manolo Portanova from Reggiana, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €0m. Other budget options include Frederik Schmahl (SV 07 Elversberg, fit 82/100, €1m) and Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam, fit 81/100, €1m).
12 cheaper alternatives to Xavier Simons
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 80 | 79 |
| 11 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Xavier Simons
≈ 100% Xavier Simons · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Xavier Simons · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Xavier Simons · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Xavier Simons?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Xavier Simons.
Who is the best-value alternative to Xavier Simons?
Manolo Portanova offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Xavier Simons?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Xavier Simons'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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