Cheaper alternatives to Emre Akbaba
CAM/CM/CDMEyüpspor · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmre Akbaba's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Emre Akbaba are Cameron Puertas, Sami Ouaissa, Senny Mayulu. Cameron Puertas (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) rates 88/100 as a match at about €6.8m, below Emre Akbaba's ~€410k. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 96 | 87 |
| 4 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 5 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 6 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €3.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emre Akbaba
≈ 100% Emre Akbaba · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Emre Akbaba · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emre Akbaba · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emre Akbaba?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 86/100 match to Emre Akbaba.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emre Akbaba?
Cameron Puertas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €6.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emre Akbaba?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Emre Akbaba'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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