Cheaper alternatives to Cheick Doucouré
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Doucouré's profile ↗
Cheick Doucouré is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with 11 appearances this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Doucouré, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 83/100, or Abdelkahar Kadri from KV Kortrijk, also at €3m and a fit score of 83/100. Other budget alternatives include Edu Expósito from Espanyol, valued at €4m, and Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 82 | 81 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €6.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheick Doucouré
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cheick Doucouré · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cheick Doucouré?
Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.7m with a 81/100 match to Cheick Doucouré.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cheick Doucouré?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cheick Doucouré?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Cheick Doucouré'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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