Cheaper alternatives to Manu Koné
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Koné's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Manu Koné are Eric Ebimbe, Paul Nebel, Enzo Millot. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 84/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Manu Koné's ~€47m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Manu Koné
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 5 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 82 | 82 |
| 12 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Koné
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manu Koné · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manu Koné?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Manu Koné.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manu Koné?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manu Koné?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Manu Koné's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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