Cheaper alternatives to Nicolas Pays
RWMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Pays's profile ↗
Nicolas Pays is a right winger for Montpellier in Ligue 2, with 30 appearances and a market value of €2m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Pays, Maranhão from Tondela and Murilo from Gil Vicente both offer similar roles at a lower market value of €1m, achieving fit scores of 82/100. Additionally, Kyliane Dong from Troyes also presents a budget option, valued at €1m with a fit score of 80/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nicolas Pays
| # | 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↗ | Troyes | 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 | Ousmane Diopsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 21 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Shavy Babickasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
Ousmane Diop (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 78/100 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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