Cheaper alternatives to Folarin Balogun
STAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFolarin Balogun's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Folarin Balogun are Loïs Openda, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Myron Boadu. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) rates 85/100 as a match at about €27m, below Folarin Balogun's ~€36m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Folarin Balogun
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €19m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €34m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Folarin Balogun
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Folarin Balogun · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, 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?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.4m with a 84/100 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 85/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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