Cheaper alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko
LBNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitOleksandr Zinchenko's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko are Alfie Doughty, Christopher Operi, Joakim Mæhle. Alfie Doughty (Luton Town) rates 84/100 as a match at about €5.2m, below Oleksandr Zinchenko's ~€8.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 85 | 83 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 31 | €900k | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 81 | 81 |
| 11 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oleksandr Zinchenko
≈ 100% Oleksandr Zinchenko · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Oleksandr Zinchenko · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Oleksandr Zinchenko · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Who is the best-value alternative to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Alfie Doughty offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €5.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Oleksandr Zinchenko's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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