Cheaper alternatives to Michael Kayode
RBBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Kayode's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Michael Kayode are Benjamin Henrichs, João Cancelo, Nahitan Nández. Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) rates 84/100 as a match at about €7.6m, below Michael Kayode's ~€39m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Michael Kayode
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €8.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €500k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Mbabusimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €2.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Víctor Garcíasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €18m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 33 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Álex Solasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Kayode
≈ 100% Michael Kayode · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michael Kayode · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michael Kayode · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Michael Kayode?
Matthias Bader (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to Michael Kayode.
Who is the best-value alternative to Michael Kayode?
Benjamin Henrichs offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €7.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Michael Kayode?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Michael Kayode's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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