Cheaper alternatives to Yousef Salech
STCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYousef Salech's profile ↗
Yousef Salech is a striker for Cardiff City in the English Championship, having made 20 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Salech, Ante Budimir from Osasuna offers a fit score of 83/100 at a market value of €3m, while Makhtar Gueye from RWDM Brussels and Gustaf Nilsson from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise both present solid options at €2m with fit scores of 82/100 and 81/100, respectively.
12 cheaper alternatives to Yousef Salech
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Salomón Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Godoy Cruz | 26 | €1.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Gustaf Nilssonsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €2.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Rey Manajsimilar↗ | Sivasspor | 29 | €1.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Ieltsin Camõessimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 27 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 11 | Adam Bareirosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yousef Salech
≈ 100% Yousef Salech · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Yousef Salech · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yousef Salech · strong: xG + xA, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Yousef Salech?
Nuno Da Costa (Kasımpaşa) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Yousef Salech.
Who is the best-value alternative to Yousef Salech?
Ante Budimir offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Yousef Salech?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Yousef Salech'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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