Nicolas Pays alternatives
RWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pays's profile ↗
Nicolas Pays is a right winger for Montpellier in Ligue 2, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pays, Maranhão from Tondela and Murilo from Gil Vicente are both valued at €1m with fit scores of 83/100 and 82/100, respectively. Additionally, Kyliane Dong from Pau FC offers a similar role at the same market value of €1m, making him a solid budget alternative.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maranhãosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Murilosimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 32 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Joel Mugisha Mvukasimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Kyliane Dongsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Peter Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Oskar Falleniussimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Xeber Alkainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 29 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 26 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Ousmane Diopsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 21 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Antoine Leauteysimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 30 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Pays
≈ 100% Nicolas Pays · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pays · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Pays · medium reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolas Pays?
Oskar Fallenius (Djurgårdens IF) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 79/100 match to Nicolas Pays.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolas Pays?
Maranhão offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolas Pays?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match Nicolas Pays'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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