Cheaper alternatives to Souffian El Karouani
LBFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSouffian El Karouani's profile ↗
Souffian El Karouani is a left-back for FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, with 32 appearances, 2 goals, and 11 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to El Karouani, players like Nazinho from Cercle Brugge, valued at €7m with a fit score of 89/100, and Jeff Hardeveld from SC Telstar, available for free with a fit score of 88/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 94 | 89 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 93 | 88 |
| 6 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Harrison Burrowssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Souffian El Karouani
≈ 100% Souffian El Karouani · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Souffian El Karouani · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Souffian El Karouani · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Souffian El Karouani?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 88/100 match to Souffian El Karouani.
Who is the best-value alternative to Souffian El Karouani?
Nazinho offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €6.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Souffian El Karouani?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Souffian El Karouani'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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