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Cheaper alternatives to Samuel Essende

STFC Augsburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Essende's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Samuel Essende are Elijah Adebayo, Mohamed Bamba, Phil Harres. Elijah Adebayo (Luton Town) rates 76/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Samuel Essende's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.

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11 cheaper alternatives to Samuel Essende

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Elijah Adebayosimilar↗Luton Town25€1.9m8976
2Mohamed Bambasimilar↗Lorient22€1.8m8075
3Phil Harressimilar↗Holstein Kiel22€2.4m8774
4Daniel Mosquerasimilar↗Hellas Verona25€1.7m8474
5Steve Mouniésimilar↗Stade Brestois29€1.5m8174
6Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗RB Leipzig29€900k7873
7Kike Garcíasimilar↗Deportivo Alavés35€700k8773
8Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗SC Freiburg29€1.6m7673
9Ibrahima Nianesimilar↗Angers25€1.0m7772
10Wissam Ben Yeddersimilar↗AS Monaco33€500k7272
11Olivier Giroudsimilar↗AC Milan37€900k7171

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

Why these players match Samuel Essende

1. Elijah AdebayoLuton Town76/100

≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Clearances · medium reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Mohamed BambaLorient75/100

≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90

3. Phil HarresHolstein Kiel74/100

≈ 100% Samuel Essende · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Samuel Essende?

Kike García (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 73/100 match to Samuel Essende.

Who is the best-value alternative to Samuel Essende?

Elijah Adebayo offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €1.9m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Samuel Essende?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Samuel Essende's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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