Cheaper alternatives to Kobbie Mainoo
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKobbie Mainoo's profile ↗
Kobbie Mainoo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Manchester United in the Premier League, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mainoo, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 84/100, or Cameron Puertas of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m with a fit score of 83/100. Other budget alternatives include Edu Expósito and Abdelkahar Kadri, both valued at €4m and €3m respectively, and also scoring a fit of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kobbie Mainoo
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kobbie Mainoo · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kobbie Mainoo?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Kobbie Mainoo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kobbie Mainoo?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kobbie Mainoo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kobbie Mainoo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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