Cheaper alternatives to Ainsley Maitland-Niles
RBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAinsley Maitland-Niles's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ainsley Maitland-Niles are Rasmus Carstensen, William Mikelbrencis, Fodé Doucouré. Rasmus Carstensen (1. FC Köln) rates 87/100 as a match at about €1.8m, below Ainsley Maitland-Niles's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ainsley Maitland-Niles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | William Mikelbrencissimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 21 | €2.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €6.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 29 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €5.0m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ainsley Maitland-Niles
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ainsley Maitland-Niles · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 85/100 match to Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Rasmus Carstensen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ainsley Maitland-Niles?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Ainsley Maitland-Niles's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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