Cheaper alternatives to Jean-Philippe Mateta
STCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean-Philippe Mateta's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jean-Philippe Mateta are Lukas Nmecha, Álvaro Morata, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) rates 82/100 as a match at about €9.1m, below Jean-Philippe Mateta's ~€29m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jean-Philippe Mateta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €26m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €17m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 33 | €2.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 78 | 80 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean-Philippe Mateta
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Mateta · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Mateta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jean-Philippe Mateta · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.4m with a 81/100 match to Jean-Philippe Mateta.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Lukas Nmecha offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €9.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jean-Philippe Mateta?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Jean-Philippe Mateta's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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