Cheaper alternatives to Samir El Mourabet
CM/CDMRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamir El Mourabet's profile ↗
Samir El Mourabet is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1, with 33 appearances, 1 goal, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to El Mourabet, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 84/100, or Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, priced at €7m and a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 26 | €3.9m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samir El Mourabet
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Samir El Mourabet · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Samir El Mourabet?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 83/100 match to Samir El Mourabet.
Who is the best-value alternative to Samir El Mourabet?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Samir El Mourabet?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Samir El Mourabet'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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