Cheaper alternatives to Borja Sainz
LWNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBorja Sainz's profile ↗
Borja Sainz is a left winger for Norwich City in the Championship, aged 25, with a market value of €21m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Sainz, Haji Wright from Coventry City and Joseph Opoku from SV Zulte Waregem both offer similar roles with fit scores of 82/100 and market values of €17m and €5m, respectively. Other options include Alesson from Mirassol, valued at €3m, and Keito Nakamura from Stade de Reims, valued at €11m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Borja Sainz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Lazaros Lamprousimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 81 | 80 |
| 8 | Jens Petter Haugesimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 27 | €13m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Adrian Blakesimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 21 | €2.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Rafiki Saïdsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 26 | €4.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 77 | 79 |
| 12 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Borja Sainz
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Borja Sainz?
Lazaros Lamprou (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Borja Sainz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Borja Sainz?
Haji Wright offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Borja Sainz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Borja Sainz'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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