Folarin Balogun alternatives
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
Folarin Balogun is a striker for AS Monaco in Ligue 1, with 30 appearances, 13 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Balogun, consider Loïs Openda from Olympique Lyonnais, valued at €27m, or Santiago Giménez from AC Milan, with a market value of €19m. Elye Wahi and Franjo Ivanović, both valued at €19m and €15m respectively, also present budget options in a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €15m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Folarin Balogun?
Benito Raman (KV Mechelen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Folarin Balogun.
Who is the best-value alternative to Folarin Balogun?
Loïs Openda offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €27m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Folarin Balogun?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Folarin Balogun'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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