Cheaper alternatives to Yaimar Medina
LBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYaimar Medina's profile ↗
Yaimar Medina is a left-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, where he has made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Medina, Bjorn Meijer from Club Brugge KV offers a fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €3m, while Maximilian Wittek of VfL Bochum is available for just €1m with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 86 |
| 2 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 6 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yaimar Medina
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Yaimar Medina · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yaimar Medina?
Reinaldo (Mirassol) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 83/100 match to Yaimar Medina.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yaimar Medina?
Bjorn Meijer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yaimar Medina?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Yaimar Medina'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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