Linton Maina alternatives
LW/RW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLinton Maina's profile ↗
Linton Maina is a left winger/right winger at 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, with 24 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Maina, players like Jonas Hofmann from Bayer 04 Leverkusen, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100, and Thorgan Hazard from RSC Anderlecht, also valued at €2m with a fit score of 83/100, could be suitable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Brnićsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Tom Zimmerschiedsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 79 | 80 |
| 10 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Williansimilar↗ | Grêmio | 38 | €400k | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Nikola Stormsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 32 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Linton Maina
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Linton Maina?
Tjaronn Chery (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Linton Maina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Linton Maina?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Linton Maina?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Linton Maina'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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