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Cheaper alternatives to Said El Mala

LW1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaid El Mala's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Said El Mala are Karim Adeyemi, João Félix, Nicolás González. Karim Adeyemi (Borussia Dortmund) rates 83/100 as a match at about €41m, below Said El Mala's ~€46m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Said El Mala

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Karim Adeyemisimilar↗Borussia Dortmund22€41m9283
2João Félixsimilar↗FC Barcelona24€27m8581
3Nicolás Gonzálezsimilar↗Fiorentina25€23m8780
4Martial Godosimilar↗RC Strasbourg22€23m8780
5Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗Sheffield United24€4.8m8379
6Raheem Sterlingsimilar↗Chelsea29€2.9m8779
7Nico Williamssimilar↗Athletic Club21€44m8479
8Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗Arsenal23€42m8479
9Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗Real Betis24€43m8779
10Son Heung-minsimilar↗Tottenham Hotspur31€16m8378
11Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗Wolverhampton27€5.5m8678
12Chris Führichsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart25€12m8178

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

Why these players match Said El Mala

1. Karim AdeyemiBorussia Dortmund83/100

≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Big chances created, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

2. João FélixFC Barcelona81/100

≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90

3. Nicolás GonzálezFiorentina80/100

≈ 100% Said El Mala · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Said El Mala?

Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.9m with a 79/100 match to Said El Mala.

Who is the best-value alternative to Said El Mala?

Karim Adeyemi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €41m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Said El Mala?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Said El Mala's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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