Cheaper alternatives to Zaydou Youssouf
CM/CDMFamalicão · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaydou Youssouf's profile ↗
Zaydou Youssouf is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Famalicão in the Primeira Liga, currently valued at €6m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Youssouf, players like Irakli Yegoian and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, both valued at €2m and €1m respectively, offer similar roles with fit scores of 85/100 and 84/100. Additionally, Juninho Bacuna and Marvin Mehlem are budget options, valued at €2m and €1m, with fit scores of 83/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Zaydou Youssouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 82 | 84 |
| 3 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaydou Youssouf
≈ 100% Zaydou Youssouf · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Zaydou Youssouf · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Zaydou Youssouf · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Zaydou Youssouf?
Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 82/100 match to Zaydou Youssouf.
Who is the best-value alternative to Zaydou Youssouf?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Zaydou Youssouf?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Zaydou Youssouf'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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