Cheaper alternatives to Clayton
STRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitClayton's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Clayton are Ante Budimir, Olivier Giroud, Rey Manaj. Ante Budimir (Osasuna) rates 81/100 as a match at about €2.6m, below Clayton's ~€6.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Clayton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Rey Manajsimilar↗ | Sivasspor | 29 | €1.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 81 | 80 |
| 5 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 25 | €3.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 36 | €1.7m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Mauro Icardisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 33 | €4.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 32 | €4.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Chris Woodsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €5.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Clayton
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Clayton · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /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 80/100 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 81/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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