Cheaper alternatives to Manu Molina
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Molina's profile ↗
Manu Molina is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 38 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Molina include Pepelu from Valencia, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €7m, and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz from Kayserispor, valued at €2m with a fit score of 83/100, making them viable cheaper alternatives to Molina.
12 cheaper alternatives to Manu Molina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Molina
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manu Molina?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Manu Molina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manu Molina?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manu Molina?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Manu Molina'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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