Cheaper alternatives to Ethan Ampadu
CM/CDM/CBLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEthan Ampadu's profile ↗
Ethan Ampadu is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Leeds United in the Championship. Players looking for cheaper alternatives to Ampadu might consider Pepelu from Valencia, who has a fit score of 87/100 and a market value of €7m, or Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100. Enric Llansana and Sydie Peck also present budget options with fit scores of 86/100 and 85/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 95 | 84 |
| 6 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 95 | 84 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ethan Ampadu · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ethan Ampadu?
Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 84/100 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 87/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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