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Cheaper alternatives to Ryan Yates

CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Yates's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Ryan Yates are Idrissa Touré, Abdoulaye Touré, Jackson Irvine. Idrissa Touré (Pisa) rates 76/100 as a match at about €4.9m, below Ryan Yates's ~€7.2m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Ryan Yates

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Idrissa Tourésimilar↗Pisa28€4.9m8176
2Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗Le Havre32€2.4m7976
3Jackson Irvinesimilar↗FC St. Pauli33€1.1m8776
4Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗Sevilla32€1.9m8376
5Casemirosimilar↗Manchester United34€5.5m8375
6Mikel Vesgasimilar↗Athletic Club33€1.2m8475
7Jefferson Lermasimilar↗Crystal Palace32€5.5m8975
8Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗Torino22€6.3m7975
9Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€800k7675
10Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗Brentford32€4.8m8775
11Eric Ebimbesimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt26€6.5m7374
12Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗Cádiz33€400k8574

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Ryan Yates

1. Idrissa TouréPisa76/100

≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90

2. Abdoulaye TouréLe Havre76/100

≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating

3. Jackson IrvineFC St. Pauli76/100

≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Ryan Yates?

Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 76/100 match to Ryan Yates.

Who is the best-value alternative to Ryan Yates?

Idrissa Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €4.9m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ryan Yates?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ryan Yates's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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