Cheaper alternatives to Folarin Balogun
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
Folarin Balogun is a striker for AS Monaco in Ligue 1, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 13 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Balogun, players like Santiago Giménez from Feyenoord, valued at €19m with a fit score of 87/100, and Myron Boadu from VfL Bochum 1848, valued at just €4m, are notable options to consider.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 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: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /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?
Santiago Giménez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €19m.
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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