Cheaper alternatives to Youssouf Fofana
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Fofana's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Youssouf Fofana are Romano Schmid, Paul Nebel, Marco Reus. Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) rates 85/100 as a match at about €17m, below Youssouf Fofana's ~€25m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Youssouf Fofana
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Florent Molletsimilar↗ | Nantes | 35 | €300k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 94 | 83 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Fofana
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Youssouf Fofana · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Youssouf Fofana?
Florent Mollet (Nantes) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 84/100 match to Youssouf Fofana.
Who is the best-value alternative to Youssouf Fofana?
Romano Schmid offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Youssouf Fofana?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Youssouf Fofana's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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