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Cheaper alternatives to Ola Aina

RB/LBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOla Aina's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Ola Aina are Christopher Operi, Joakim Mæhle, Benjamin Henrichs. Christopher Operi (Le Havre) rates 81/100 as a match at about €3.7m, below Ola Aina's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Ola Aina

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Christopher Operisimilar↗Le Havre26€3.7m8381
2Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg26€7.4m8180
3Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗RB Leipzig26€7.6m8180
4Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗Brentford27€3.4m8180
5Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗Darmstadt 9824€1.6m8280
6Miro Muheimsimilar↗Hamburger SV27€5.3m8280
7Alfie Doughtysimilar↗Luton Town24€5.2m8079
8Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt27€11m8379
9Iago Borduchisimilar↗FC Augsburg26€3.7m8179
10Ryan Manningsimilar↗Southampton28€3.0m8379
11Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗Stade Rennais24€8.7m8279
12Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗1. FC Köln23€1.8m7878

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Ola Aina

1. Christopher OperiLe Havre81/100

≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating

2. Joakim MæhleVfL Wolfsburg80/100

≈ 100% Ola Aina · 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

3. Benjamin HenrichsRB Leipzig80/100

≈ 100% Ola Aina · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Ola Aina?

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 80/100 match to Ola Aina.

Who is the best-value alternative to Ola Aina?

Christopher Operi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €3.7m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ola Aina?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Ola Aina's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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