Cheaper alternatives to Ethan Ampadu
CM/CDM/CBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Ampadu's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ethan Ampadu are Pepelu, Abdoulaye Touré, Marvin Mehlem. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 86/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Ethan Ampadu's ~€28m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ethan Ampadu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 4 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ethan Ampadu
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ethan Ampadu?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Ethan Ampadu.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ethan Ampadu?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ethan Ampadu?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ethan Ampadu's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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