Cheaper alternatives to Sikou Niakaté
CBSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSikou Niakaté's profile ↗
Sikou Niakaté is a centre-back for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, with 11 appearances and 938 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for cheaper alternatives to Niakaté, Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo offers a fit score of 88/100 at a market value of €4m, while Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD has a fit score of 87/100, also valued at €4m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 86 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sikou Niakaté
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sikou Niakaté · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sikou Niakaté?
Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Sikou Niakaté.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sikou Niakaté?
Emin Bayram offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €3.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sikou Niakaté?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Sikou Niakaté'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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