Cheaper alternatives to Boubacar Traoré
CM/CDMMetz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubacar Traoré's profile ↗
Boubacar Traoré is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Metz in Ligue 1, with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Traoré, players like Makaya Ibrahima Diaby from Cercle Brugge and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, both valued at €2m and €1m respectively, offer a similar role with fit scores of 81/100. Additionally, Rabby Nzingoula and Abdoulaye Touré, both also in Ligue 1, provide budget options at €2m with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100.
Building your XI? Put Boubacar Traoré in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →12 cheaper alternatives to Boubacar Traoré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 81 |
| 3 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 79 | 79 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 80 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubacar Traoré
≈ 100% Boubacar Traoré · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Boubacar Traoré · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Boubacar Traoré · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Boubacar Traoré?
Daniel Requena (Córdoba) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 80/100 match to Boubacar Traoré.
Who is the best-value alternative to Boubacar Traoré?
Makaya Ibrahima Diaby offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Boubacar Traoré?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Boubacar Traoré's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →