Cheaper alternatives to Donyell Malen
RW/STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDonyell Malen's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Donyell Malen are Loïs Openda, Dušan Vlahović, Victor Okoh Boniface. Loïs Openda (RB Leipzig) rates 86/100 as a match at about €27m, below Donyell Malen's ~€48m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Donyell Malen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €27m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Dušan Vlahovićsimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €34m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €29m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €18m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Elye Wahisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 20 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Nicolas Jacksonsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €39m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Donyell Malen
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Donyell Malen · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Donyell Malen?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.4m with a 84/100 match to Donyell Malen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Donyell Malen?
Loïs Openda offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €27m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Donyell Malen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match Donyell Malen's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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