Ousseynou Niang alternatives
LM/LWRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusseynou Niang's profile ↗
Ousseynou Niang is a left midfielder/left winger for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, where he has made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Niang, Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge and Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht both offer similar roles at lower market values of €3m and €2m, respectively, with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 3 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 27 | €3.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 5 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 75 | 78 |
| 6 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Rafiki Saïdsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 26 | €4.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 8 | Ilias Sebaouisimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €3.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Íñigo Cordobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Felix Vásimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 28 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 76 | 77 |
| 12 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €800k | 79 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousseynou Niang
≈ 100% Ousseynou Niang · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ousseynou Niang · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ousseynou Niang · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ousseynou Niang?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 78/100 match to Ousseynou Niang.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ousseynou Niang?
Edan Diop offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ousseynou Niang?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Ousseynou Niang'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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