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Cheaper alternatives to Sékou Mara

STAuxerre · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSékou Mara's profile ↗

Sékou Mara is a striker for Auxerre in Ligue 1, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Mara, consider Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €3m, or Nuno Da Costa of Kasımpaşa, valued at €0m with a fit score of 81/100.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Sékou Mara

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Thom van Bergensimilar↗FC Groningen22€3.1m8783
2Nuno Da Costasimilar↗Kasımpaşa35€400k9181
3Denis Drăguşsimilar↗Gaziantep FK27€1.9m9080
4Marvin Pieringersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim27€2.7m8680
5Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗Hellas Verona27€1.7m9080
6Gerard Morenosimilar↗Villarreal34€2.4m8580
7Mohamed Bambasimilar↗Lorient25€1.8m8580
8Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗Fulham35€3.2m8879
9David Minsimilar↗RKC Waalwijk27€1.6m8779
10Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗Cercle Brugge21€700k8379
11Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗RB Leipzig32€900k8679
12Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗FCV Dender26€2.4m8978

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

Why these players match Sékou Mara

1. Thom van BergenFC Groningen83/100

≈ 100% Sékou Mara · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Nuno Da CostaKasımpaşa81/100

≈ 100% Sékou Mara · strong: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90

3. Denis DrăguşGaziantep FK80/100

≈ 100% Sékou Mara · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Sékou Mara?

Nuno Da Costa (Kasımpaşa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Sékou Mara.

Who is the best-value alternative to Sékou Mara?

Thom van Bergen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €3.1m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sékou Mara?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Sékou Mara'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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