Cheaper alternatives to Mamadou Sangare
CM/CDMRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Sangare's profile ↗
Mamadou Sangare is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Sangare, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m, or Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, priced at €6m, both showcasing a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Sangare
≈ 100% Mamadou Sangare · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Sangare · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Sangare · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mamadou Sangare?
Abdelkahar Kadri (KV Kortrijk) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.6m with a 84/100 match to Mamadou Sangare.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mamadou Sangare?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mamadou Sangare?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mamadou Sangare'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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