Cheaper alternatives to Damien Durand
LM/STRed Star FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamien Durand's profile ↗
Damien Durand is a left midfielder/striker for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, with a notable record of 33 appearances, 13 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for cheaper alternatives to Durand, players like Benito Raman from KV Mechelen and Bård Finne from SK Brann both share a similar role and market value of €1m, with fit scores of 84/100. Other budget options include Roberto López and José Manuel Arnáiz, both valued at €1m and playing in LaLiga 2.
9 cheaper alternatives to Damien Durand
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Bård Finnesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Roberto Lópezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | José Manuel Arnáizsimilar↗ | Granada | 31 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Mario Soberónsimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 29 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Johannes Núñezsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 30 | €600k | 95 | 79 |
| 7 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Danny Schmidtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damien Durand
≈ 100% Damien Durand · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Damien Durand · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Damien Durand · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Damien Durand?
Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 79/100 match to Damien Durand.
Who is the best-value alternative to Damien Durand?
Benito Raman offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Damien Durand?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Damien Durand'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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