Cheaper alternatives to Pape Diop
CM/CDMToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pape Diop are Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán, Marco Reus. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 82/100 as a match at about €2.3m, below Pape Diop's ~€8.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pape Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
| 3 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 80 | 79 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 80 | 79 |
| 11 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 38 | €2.9m* | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diop
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pape Diop?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Pape Diop.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pape Diop?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pape Diop?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pape Diop's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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