Cheaper alternatives to Clayton
STRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitClayton's profile ↗
Clayton is a striker for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, having made 19 appearances this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Clayton, consider Ante Budimir from Osasuna, valued at €3m, or Pape Moussa Fall from RAAL La Louvière, valued at €4m, both with a fit score of 82/100. Other options include Olivier Giroud at €1m and Luuk de Jong, who is currently free.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Mateusz Żukowskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €5.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clayton
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Clayton?
Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 82/100 match to Clayton.
Who is the best-value alternative to Clayton?
Ante Budimir offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Clayton?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Clayton'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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