Cheaper alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi
CM/CDMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSoufiane El-Faouzi's profile ↗
Soufiane El-Faouzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to El-Faouzi, Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise offers a fit score of 87/100 at a market value of €7m, while Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle and Abdelkahar Kadri from KV Kortrijk both provide similar roles at a budget-friendly €3m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Soufiane El-Faouzi
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Soufiane El-Faouzi · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Soufiane El-Faouzi?
Marco Richter (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 86/100 match to Soufiane El-Faouzi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Soufiane El-Faouzi?
Cameron Puertas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €6.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Soufiane El-Faouzi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Soufiane El-Faouzi'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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