Cheaper alternatives to Ismaelo Ganiou
CB/RBRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmaelo Ganiou's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ismaelo Ganiou are Rasmus Kristensen, Ozan Kabak, Lucas Martínez Quarta. Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 85/100 as a match at about €11m, below Ismaelo Ganiou's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ismaelo Ganiou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 8 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €8.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 32 | €3.9m | 95 | 83 |
| 10 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 28 | €15m | 95 | 83 |
| 11 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €2.1m | 94 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismaelo Ganiou
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ismaelo Ganiou · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ismaelo Ganiou?
Isaak Touré (Lorient) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 84/100 match to Ismaelo Ganiou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ismaelo Ganiou?
Rasmus Kristensen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ismaelo Ganiou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Ismaelo Ganiou's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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