Erling Haaland alternatives
STManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErling Haaland's profile ↗
Erling Haaland is a striker for Manchester City in the Premier League, known for his impressive scoring ability with 27 goals in 35 appearances during the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Haaland, consider Tolu Arokodare from AFC Ajax, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €18m, or Luuk de Jong from FC Porto, valued at €0m with the same fit score.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Bologna | 29 | €14m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €27m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Brian Brobbeysimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €42m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Santiago Giménezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Victor Osimhensimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €73m | 96 | 84 |
| 12 | Moise Keansimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €33m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erling Haaland
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Erling Haaland?
Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Erling Haaland.
Who is the best-value alternative to Erling Haaland?
Tolu Arokodare offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €18m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Erling Haaland?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Erling Haaland'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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