Cheick Doucouré alternatives
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Doucouré's profile ↗
Cheick Doucouré is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Doucouré, Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle and Abdelkahar Kadri from KAA Gent both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 83/100 and market values of €3m. Additionally, Edu Expósito from Espanyol and André Almeida from Real Racing Club provide budget options, valued at €4m and €6m respectively, with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 82 | 81 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 82 | 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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