Cheaper alternatives to Melker Widell
CM/CAMSwansea City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMelker Widell's profile ↗
Melker Widell is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Swansea City in the Championship, aged 24, with a market value of €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Widell, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 86/100, and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, with a fit score of 84/100, both present strong options at €1m. Other budget alternatives include Patrick Brouwer and Dal Varešanović, both valued at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Melker Widell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 82 | 83 |
| 4 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 82 | 82 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 30 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Pablo Gozálbezsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 25 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Melker Widell
≈ 100% Melker Widell · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Melker Widell · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Melker Widell · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Melker Widell?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Melker Widell.
Who is the best-value alternative to Melker Widell?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Melker Widell?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Melker Widell'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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