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Cheaper alternatives to Lennard Maloney

CDM/CM/CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLennard Maloney's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Lennard Maloney are Gonzalo Escalante, Mats Hummels, John Brooks. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) rates 76/100 as a match at about €400k, below Lennard Maloney's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Lennard Maloney

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗Cádiz33€400k8176
2Mats Hummelssimilar↗Borussia Dortmund38€500k*8075
3John Brookssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim33€200k8475
4Timo Hüberssimilar↗1. FC Köln30€1.4m8975
5Jubalsimilar↗Auxerre33€1.6m7974
6Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗Almería29€800k8874
7Erhan Mašovićsimilar↗VfL Bochum 184828€800k9174
8Mikel Vesgasimilar↗Athletic Club33€1.2m7774
9Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient23€1.3m7873
10Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗Le Havre32€2.4m7373
11Yohann Magninsimilar↗Clermont Foot29€900k8173
12Ivan Ordetssimilar↗VfL Bochum 184834€700k8173

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Lennard Maloney

1. Gonzalo EscalanteCádiz76/100

≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · medium reliability

2. Mats HummelsBorussia Dortmund75/100

≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90

3. John BrooksTSG Hoffenheim75/100

≈ 100% Lennard Maloney · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Lennard Maloney?

John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 75/100 match to Lennard Maloney.

Who is the best-value alternative to Lennard Maloney?

Gonzalo Escalante offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €400k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lennard Maloney?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Lennard Maloney's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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