Cheaper alternatives to Esteban Lepaul
STAngers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEsteban Lepaul's profile ↗
Esteban Lepaul is a striker for Angers in Ligue 2, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 21 goals and providing 5 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Lepaul, Myron Boadu of VfL Bochum, valued at €4m with a fit score of 83/100, and Mateusz Żukowski from 1. FC Magdeburg, priced at €6m with a fit score of 84/100, present strong options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Esteban Lepaul
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Esteban Lepaul · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Esteban Lepaul?
Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to Esteban Lepaul.
Who is the best-value alternative to Esteban Lepaul?
Mateusz Żukowski offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €5.7m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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