Cheaper alternatives to Youssef El Arabi
STNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussef El Arabi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Youssef El Arabi are Lukas Nmecha, Igor Matanović, Etta Eyong. Lukas Nmecha (Leeds United) rates 77/100 as a match at about €9.1m, below Youssef El Arabi's ~€90k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Youssef El Arabi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 81 | 77 |
| 2 | Igor Matanovićsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 22 | €21m | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €16m | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €32m | 78 | 76 |
| 5 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Igor Thiagosimilar↗ | Brentford | 24 | €68m | 82 | 75 |
| 7 | Joaquin Panichellisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €32m | 83 | 75 |
| 8 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €900k | 80 | 75 |
| 9 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 21 | €7.7m | 86 | 75 |
| 10 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €28m | 76 | 75 |
| 11 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €2.7m | 82 | 74 |
| 12 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €1.6m | 79 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssef El Arabi
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Youssef El Arabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Youssef El Arabi?
Yussuf Poulsen (RB Leipzig) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 75/100 match to Youssef El Arabi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Youssef El Arabi?
Lukas Nmecha offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €9.1m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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