Cheaper alternatives to Ruslan Malinovskyi
CAM/CMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuslan Malinovskyi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ruslan Malinovskyi are Kevin Stöger, Florian Sotoca, Joan Jordán. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Ruslan Malinovskyi's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ruslan Malinovskyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Bobby De Cordova-Reidsimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruslan Malinovskyi
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ruslan Malinovskyi · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Ruslan Malinovskyi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ruslan Malinovskyi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Ruslan Malinovskyi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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