Cheaper alternatives to Mohamed Kaba
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Kaba's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mohamed Kaba are Abdou Harroui, Saúl Ñíguez, Hernani. Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) rates 79/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Mohamed Kaba's ~€2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mohamed Kaba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 3 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 80 | 78 |
| 5 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.7m | 83 | 77 |
| 6 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 78 | 76 |
| 8 | Óscar Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 26 | €1.6m | 84 | 76 |
| 9 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 76 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 71 | 76 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 72 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Kaba
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mohamed Kaba?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Mohamed Kaba.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mohamed Kaba?
Abdou Harroui offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mohamed Kaba?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mohamed Kaba's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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