Cheaper alternatives to Mehdi Zeffane
RBClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Zeffane's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mehdi Zeffane are Fodé Doucouré, Ridle Baku, Yukinari Sugawara. Fodé Doucouré (Le Havre) rates 81/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Mehdi Zeffane's ~€210k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mehdi Zeffane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €1.9m | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.0m | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €6.5m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | William Mikelbrencissimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 22 | €2.9m | 79 | 80 |
| 7 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Alessandro Florenzisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 35 | €2.9m* | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.3m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mehdi Zeffane
≈ 100% Mehdi Zeffane · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Zeffane · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Zeffane · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mehdi Zeffane?
Silvan Widmer (1. FSV Mainz 05) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 80/100 match to Mehdi Zeffane.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mehdi Zeffane?
Fodé Doucouré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mehdi Zeffane?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Mehdi Zeffane's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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