Cheaper alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy
LM/CAM/LWAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStephan El Shaarawy's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy are Teji Savanier, Kevin Stöger, Rémy Cabella. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Stephan El Shaarawy's ~€2.2m. Data as of July 2026.
7 cheaper alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 83 | 78 |
| 6 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 79 | 78 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stephan El Shaarawy
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stephan El Shaarawy · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stephan El Shaarawy?
Willian (Fulham) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Stephan El Shaarawy.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stephan El Shaarawy?
Teji Savanier offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stephan El Shaarawy?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Stephan El Shaarawy's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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