Cheaper alternatives to Erling Haaland
STManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErling Haaland's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Erling Haaland are Artem Dovbyk, Victor Okoh Boniface, Loïs Openda. Artem Dovbyk (Girona FC) rates 85/100 as a match at about €14m, below Erling Haaland's ~€218m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Erling Haaland
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Artem Dovbyksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €14m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €5.5m | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €27m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €34m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 29 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €28m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 23 | €3.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 37 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Mika Bierethsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €16m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 35 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erling Haaland
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Erling Haaland · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Erling Haaland?
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Olympique de Marseille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.4m with a 82/100 match to Erling Haaland.
Who is the best-value alternative to Erling Haaland?
Artem Dovbyk offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €14m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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