Cheaper alternatives to Lassana Coulibaly
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLassana Coulibaly's profile ↗
Lassana Coulibaly is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lecce in the Serie A, aged 30, with a market value of €2m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Coulibaly, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 87/100, and Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, present strong options in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 87 |
| 2 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lassana Coulibaly
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Lassana Coulibaly · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lassana Coulibaly?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Lassana Coulibaly.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lassana Coulibaly?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lassana Coulibaly?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lassana Coulibaly'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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