Cheaper alternatives to Joakim Mæhle
LB/LMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoakim Mæhle's profile ↗
Joakim Mæhle is a left-back/left midfielder for VfL Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, with 16 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mæhle, Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge and Germán Valera of Elche both present strong options, each with a fit score of 86/100 and market values of €3m and €6m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 86 | 87 |
| 2 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 9 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joakim Mæhle
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joakim Mæhle · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Nolan Gillot (RAAL La Louvière) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 84/100 match to Joakim Mæhle.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joakim Mæhle?
Edan Diop offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joakim Mæhle?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Joakim Mæhle'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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