Cheaper alternatives to Khalis Merah
CMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalis Merah's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Khalis Merah are Lovro Majer, Amine Harit, Kevin Stöger. Lovro Majer (VfL Wolfsburg) rates 82/100 as a match at about €8.6m, below Khalis Merah's ~€14m*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Khalis Merah
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €5.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 81 | 81 |
| 4 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €11m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 21 | €3.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 80 | 80 |
| 11 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €6.2m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalis Merah
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Khalis Merah?
Leonardo Bittencourt (SV Werder Bremen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 81/100 match to Khalis Merah.
Who is the best-value alternative to Khalis Merah?
Lovro Majer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €8.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Khalis Merah?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Khalis Merah's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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