Cheaper alternatives to Linton Maina
LW/RW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLinton Maina's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Linton Maina are Iago Aspas, Jonas Hofmann, Dani Raba. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.5m, below Linton Maina's ~€3.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Linton Maina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 81 | 80 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 3 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 77 | 77 |
| 4 | Silassimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €2.1m | 75 | 76 |
| 5 | Jean-Luc Dompésimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 6 | Alassane Pléasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €2.6m | 81 | 75 |
| 7 | Nabil Aliouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €900k | 83 | 75 |
| 8 | Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 29 | €2.9m | 79 | 74 |
| 9 | Portusimilar↗ | Girona FC | 31 | €1.3m | 86 | 74 |
| 10 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €400k | 80 | 74 |
| 11 | Junya Itosimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €3.1m | 81 | 74 |
| 12 | Irvin Cardonasimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 27 | €2.6m | 80 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Linton Maina
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Linton Maina · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Linton Maina?
Nabil Alioui (Le Havre) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 75/100 match to Linton Maina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Linton Maina?
Iago Aspas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.5m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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