Cheaper alternatives to Malick Thiaw
CBNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalick Thiaw's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Malick Thiaw are Jacobo Ramón, Adrián de la Fuente, John Brooks. Jacobo Ramón (Como) rates 86/100 as a match at about €32m, below Malick Thiaw's ~€41m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Malick Thiaw
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 87 | 86 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 84 | 84 |
| 9 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Mohamed Simakansimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €22m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malick Thiaw
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malick Thiaw · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Malick Thiaw?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 85/100 match to Malick Thiaw.
Who is the best-value alternative to Malick Thiaw?
Jacobo Ramón offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €32m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Malick Thiaw?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Malick Thiaw's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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