Cheaper alternatives to Pape Meissa Ba
STRed Star FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Meissa Ba's profile ↗
Pape Meissa Ba is a striker for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, where he has made 18 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists during the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ba, players like Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven, fit 82/100), Braian Romero (Vélez Sarsfield, fit 80/100), and Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk, fit 79/100) offer similar roles at a lower market value.
8 cheaper alternatives to Pape Meissa Ba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 80 | 79 |
| 7 | Álex Foréssimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 25 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Bård Finnesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Meissa Ba
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · low reliability
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pape Meissa Ba?
Braian Romero (Vélez Sarsfield) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Pape Meissa Ba.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pape Meissa Ba?
Luuk de Jong offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pape Meissa Ba?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Pape Meissa Ba'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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