Cheaper alternatives to Issa Doumbia
CMVenezia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIssa Doumbia's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Issa Doumbia are Eric Ebimbe, Gaetano Oristanio, Kevin Sessa. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 81/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Issa Doumbia's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Issa Doumbia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 2 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 77 | 79 |
| 4 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 21 | €13m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 80 | 78 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 21 | €8.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 80 | 78 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 30 | €8.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Issa Doumbia
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Issa Doumbia · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Issa Doumbia?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 79/100 match to Issa Doumbia.
Who is the best-value alternative to Issa Doumbia?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Issa Doumbia?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Issa Doumbia's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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