Cheaper alternatives to Niels Nkounkou
LB/LMTorino · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiels Nkounkou's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Niels Nkounkou are Kevin Paredes, Ali Abdi, Coba Da Costa. Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) rates 87/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Niels Nkounkou's ~€2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Niels Nkounkou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Coba Da Costasimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 81 | 81 |
| 5 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 80 | 80 |
| 6 | Sergi Canóssimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €600k | 80 | 80 |
| 7 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €1.9m | 81 | 79 |
| 8 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 27 | €1.9m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Thomas Lemarsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Pere Millasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 33 | €1.0m | 77 | 77 |
| 12 | Alfonso Pedrazasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 29 | €2.4m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niels Nkounkou
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niels Nkounkou · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niels Nkounkou?
Sergi Canós (Valencia) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 80/100 match to Niels Nkounkou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niels Nkounkou?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niels Nkounkou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Niels Nkounkou's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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