Cheaper alternatives to Pape Diop
CM/CDM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
Pape Diop is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, aged 23, with a market value of €8m. Players similar to Diop include Samu from Vizela (fit 85/100, €2m) and Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion (fit 85/100, €2m), both offering a budget alternative to Diop's role. Additionally, Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle (fit 84/100, €3m) presents another cheaper option.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diop
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pape Diop?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 83/100 match to Pape Diop.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pape Diop?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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