Cheaper alternatives to Moussa Niakhaté
CBOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Niakhaté's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Moussa Niakhaté are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Adrián de la Fuente, Matthias Ginter. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Moussa Niakhaté's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Moussa Niakhaté
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 80 | 82 |
| 3 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 77 | 78 |
| 8 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Niakhaté
≈ 100% Moussa Niakhaté · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Moussa Niakhaté · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Moussa Niakhaté · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Moussa Niakhaté?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 79/100 match to Moussa Niakhaté.
Who is the best-value alternative to Moussa Niakhaté?
Jeffrey Gouweleeuw offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Moussa Niakhaté?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Moussa Niakhaté's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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