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Youssef El Arabi alternatives

STNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef El Arabi's profile ↗

Youssef El Arabi is a striker for Nantes in Ligue 1, with 25 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to El Arabi, consider Thom van Bergen from FC Groningen, Lukas Nmecha of Leeds United, or Etta Eyong at Levante UD, all boasting a fit score of 81/100 and lower market values ranging from €3m to €16m.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Youssef El Arabi

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Thom van Bergensimilar↗FC Groningen22€3.1m8481
2Lukas Nmechasimilar↗Leeds United28€9.1m8781
3Etta Eyongsimilar↗Levante UD23€16m8881
4Thijs Dallingasimilar↗1. FC Köln26€9.8m8581
5Sem van Duijnsimilar↗FC Utrecht22€700k8480
6Emersonnsimilar↗Ipswich Town22€7.7m8880
7Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗Elche22€9.1m8379
8Danny Welbecksimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion36€3.1m8479
9Igor Thiagosimilar↗Brentford25€68m8679
10André Silvasimilar↗Elche31€2.8m8479
11Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise26€5.8m8679
12Daniel Maldinisimilar↗Cagliari25€9.6m8479

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Youssef El Arabi

1. Thom van BergenFC Groningen81/100

≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Lukas NmechaLeeds United81/100

≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: xG + xA, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90

3. Etta EyongLevante UD81/100

≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Youssef El Arabi?

Sem van Duijn (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 80/100 match to Youssef El Arabi.

Who is the best-value alternative to Youssef El Arabi?

Thom van Bergen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €3.1m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Youssef El Arabi?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Youssef El Arabi'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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