Cheaper alternatives to Abdullah Iqbal
CB/LBMjällby AIF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdullah Iqbal's profile ↗
Abdullah Iqbal is a centre-back/left-back for Mjällby AIF in the Allsvenskan, with 12 appearances in the 2026 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Iqbal, Bjorn Meijer from Club Brugge KV, with a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €3m, and Tiago Araújo of KAA Gent, valued at €2m and a fit score of 84/100, present viable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Abdullah Iqbal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 85 |
| 2 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 79 | 83 |
| 9 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 82 | 83 |
| 10 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 83 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdullah Iqbal
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Abdullah Iqbal · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Abdullah Iqbal?
Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 84/100 match to Abdullah Iqbal.
Who is the best-value alternative to Abdullah Iqbal?
Bjorn Meijer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Abdullah Iqbal?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Abdullah Iqbal'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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