Cheaper alternatives to Clinton Mata
CB/RBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitClinton Mata's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Clinton Mata are Isaak Touré, Dan Zagadou, Danny da Costa. Isaak Touré (Lorient) rates 79/100 as a match at about €1.3m, below Clinton Mata's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Clinton Mata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 79 | 79 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 80 | 75 |
| 3 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 77 | 75 |
| 4 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €1.8m | 79 | 75 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 78 | 75 |
| 6 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 70 | 74 |
| 7 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 79 | 74 |
| 8 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 80 | 74 |
| 9 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 73 | 74 |
| 10 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 35 | €600k | 86 | 73 |
| 11 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €2.4m | 80 | 73 |
| 12 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 33 | €1.2m | 80 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clinton Mata
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Clinton Mata · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Clinton Mata?
Yunis Abdelhamid (Stade de Reims) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 74/100 match to Clinton Mata.
Who is the best-value alternative to Clinton Mata?
Isaak Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Clinton Mata?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Clinton Mata's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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