Cheaper alternatives to Ernest Poku
RW/LWBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErnest Poku's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ernest Poku are Jacob Murphy, Leon Bailey, Nicolas Pépé. Jacob Murphy (Newcastle United) rates 81/100 as a match at about €11m, below Ernest Poku's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ernest Poku
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacob Murphysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 31 | €11m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 6 | Son Heung-minsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 34 | €16m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Federico Chiesasimilar↗ | Juventus | 29 | €12m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Silassimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €2.1m | 80 | 77 |
| 9 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 76 | 76 |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 82 | 76 |
| 11 | Anton Kadesimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €10m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Samuel Chukwuezesimilar↗ | Fulham | 27 | €19m | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ernest Poku
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ernest Poku · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ernest Poku?
Dani Raba (Leganés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.2m with a 78/100 match to Ernest Poku.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ernest Poku?
Jacob Murphy offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ernest Poku?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right winger) by how closely they match Ernest Poku's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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