Cheaper alternatives to Habib Diarra
CM/CAMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Diarra's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Habib Diarra are Zakaria Aboukhlal, Takumi Minamino, Muhammed-Cham Saračević. Zakaria Aboukhlal (Toulouse) rates 85/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Habib Diarra's ~€37m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Habib Diarra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 29 | €9.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 80 | 81 |
| 4 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 20 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 19 | €26m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 28 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Florent Molletsimilar↗ | Nantes | 32 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Zeki Amdounisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Habib Diarra
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Habib Diarra?
Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 81/100 match to Habib Diarra.
Who is the best-value alternative to Habib Diarra?
Zakaria Aboukhlal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Habib Diarra?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Habib Diarra's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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