Cheaper alternatives to Esteban Lepaul
STStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEsteban Lepaul's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Esteban Lepaul are Mateo Retegui, Myron Boadu, Loïs Openda. Mateo Retegui (Atalanta) rates 82/100 as a match at about €29m, below Esteban Lepaul's ~€32m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Esteban Lepaul
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €16m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Joselusimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 36 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Esteban Lepaul
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Esteban Lepaul?
Ante Budimir (Osasuna) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.6m with a 81/100 match to Esteban Lepaul.
Who is the best-value alternative to Esteban Lepaul?
Mateo Retegui offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €29m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Esteban Lepaul?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Esteban Lepaul's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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