Cheaper alternatives to Demarai Gray
LWBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDemarai Gray's profile ↗
Demarai Gray is a left winger for Birmingham City in the Championship, boasting 37 appearances and contributing 5 goals and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gray, Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, and Gyan de Regt from Excelsior, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, present solid options in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 86 | 81 |
| 4 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 38 | €400k | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Adrian Blakesimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 21 | €2.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Demarai Gray
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Demarai Gray · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Demarai Gray?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 85/100 match to Demarai Gray.
Who is the best-value alternative to Demarai Gray?
Patrick Brouwer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Demarai Gray?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Demarai Gray'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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