Cheaper alternatives to Yan Couto
RM/RBBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYan Couto's profile ↗
Yan Couto is a right midfielder/right-back for Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, currently valued at €18m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Couto, consider Sami Ouaissa from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 89/100 and a market value of €8m, or Ilias Akhomach from Villarreal, valued at €11m with a fit score of 87/100. Another option is Tom Louchet of Nice, valued at €7m, or Sidny Lopes Cabral from Benfica, a budget alternative at €4m, both with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Tom Louchetsimilar↗ | Nice | 23 | €7.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Sidny Lopes Cabralsimilar↗ | Benfica | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Ritsu Doansimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 28 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yan Couto
≈ 100% Yan Couto · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Yan Couto · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Yan Couto · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yan Couto?
Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 86/100 match to Yan Couto.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yan Couto?
Sami Ouaissa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €8.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yan Couto?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right midfielder) by how closely they match Yan Couto'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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