Cheaper alternatives to Ilaix Moriba
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlaix Moriba's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ilaix Moriba are Kamory Doumbia, Khalil Fayad, Emirhan İlkhan. Kamory Doumbia (Stade Brestois) rates 79/100 as a match at about €9.8m, below Ilaix Moriba's ~€14m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ilaix Moriba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 2 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 76 | 77 |
| 5 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 79 | 76 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 81 | 76 |
| 9 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 79 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilaix Moriba
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ilaix Moriba · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ilaix Moriba?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 76/100 match to Ilaix Moriba.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ilaix Moriba?
Kamory Doumbia offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €9.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ilaix Moriba?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ilaix Moriba's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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