Cheaper alternatives to Kalidou Sidibé
CMGuingamp · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalidou Sidibé's profile ↗
Kalidou Sidibé is a central midfielder for Guingamp in Ligue 2, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Sidibé, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior (fit 84/100, value €1m) and Manolo Portanova from Reggiana (fit 81/100, value €0m) offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kalidou Sidibé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 84 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 83 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 80 | 80 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 8 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 80 | 79 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 79 | 79 |
| 12 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalidou Sidibé
≈ 100% Kalidou Sidibé · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kalidou Sidibé · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kalidou Sidibé · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kalidou Sidibé?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Kalidou Sidibé.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kalidou Sidibé?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kalidou Sidibé?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kalidou Sidibé'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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