Cheaper alternatives to Khalis Merah
CMOlympique Lyonnais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhalis Merah's profile ↗
Khalis Merah is a central midfielder for Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1, with 22 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Merah, players like Bruno Zapelli from Athletico, valued at €5m, and Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €3m, both exhibit similar roles with a fit score of 84/100. Sondre Auklend and Cameron Puertas also present budget options, valued at €3m and €7m respectively, with the same fit score.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khalis Merah
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Khalis Merah · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Khalis Merah?
Marco Richter (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 83/100 match to Khalis Merah.
Who is the best-value alternative to Khalis Merah?
Bruno Zapelli offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.7m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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