Cheaper alternatives to Maximilien Balard
CM/CDMNAC Breda · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilien Balard's profile ↗
Maximilien Balard is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie, with 32 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Balard, consider Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié, who has a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €0m, or Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, with a fit score of 80/100 and also valued at €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Maximilien Balard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 79 | 78 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 76 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Maximilien Balard?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 80/100 match to Maximilien Balard.
Who is the best-value alternative to Maximilien Balard?
Alejandro Meléndez offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Maximilien Balard?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Maximilien Balard'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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