Cheaper alternatives to Yasin Ayari
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYasin Ayari's profile ↗
Yasin Ayari is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 29 appearances, 3 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ayari, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m, or Kamory Doumbia from Stade Brestois, priced at €10m. Both players offer a similar role at a significantly lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yasin Ayari
≈ 100% Yasin Ayari · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yasin Ayari · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yasin Ayari · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yasin Ayari?
Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.7m with a 86/100 match to Yasin Ayari.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yasin Ayari?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yasin Ayari?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Yasin Ayari's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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