Cheaper alternatives to M'bala Nzola
STSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitM'bala Nzola's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to M'bala Nzola are Grejohn Kyei, Gerard Moreno, Myron Boadu. Grejohn Kyei (Clermont Foot) rates 79/100 as a match at about €300k, below M'bala Nzola's ~€3.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to M'bala Nzola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grejohn Kyeisimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 28 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €2.4m | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 77 | 76 |
| 4 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €1.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 30 | €2.8m | 82 | 76 |
| 7 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 77 | 75 |
| 8 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 76 | 75 |
| 9 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 78 | 75 |
| 10 | Ibrahima Nianesimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €1.0m | 81 | 75 |
| 11 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €1.6m | 78 | 74 |
| 12 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €900k | 78 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match M'bala Nzola
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% M'bala Nzola · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to M'bala Nzola?
Grejohn Kyei (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 79/100 match to M'bala Nzola.
Who is the best-value alternative to M'bala Nzola?
Grejohn Kyei offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to M'bala Nzola?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match M'bala Nzola's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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