Cheaper alternatives to Yussif Saidu
CBReal Zaragoza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYussif Saidu's profile ↗
Yussif Saidu is a centre-back for Real Zaragoza in LaLiga 2, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Saidu include Hamza El Kaouakibi from Südtirol, with a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, and Luke Ayling from Middlesbrough, who is a budget alternative valued at €0m. Other options are Olivier Aertssen of PEC Zwolle and Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden, both valued at €1m with fit scores of 85/100.
9 cheaper alternatives to Yussif Saidu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 86 | 85 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yussif Saidu
≈ 100% Yussif Saidu · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Yussif Saidu · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Yussif Saidu · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yussif Saidu?
Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 83/100 match to Yussif Saidu.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yussif Saidu?
Hamza El Kaouakibi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yussif Saidu?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Yussif Saidu'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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