Cheaper alternatives to David Mella
RW/RMDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Mella's profile ↗
David Mella is a right winger/right midfielder for Deportivo de A Coruña in LaLiga 2, with 25 appearances, 5 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mella, consider Lukas Petkov from SV 07 Elversberg, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €3m, or Murilo from Gil Vicente, valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to David Mella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Petkovsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Allahyar Sayyadmaneshsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Murilosimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 32 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Arbnor Mujasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Griffin Yowsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Derensili Sanches Fernandessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Maranhãosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Pablo Sáenzsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 12 | Abraham Marcussimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Mella
≈ 100% David Mella · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Mella · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Mella · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David Mella?
Murilo (Gil Vicente) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to David Mella.
Who is the best-value alternative to David Mella?
Lukas Petkov offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Mella?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match David Mella'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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