Cheaper alternatives to Ali Ahmed
LW/LMNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAli Ahmed's profile ↗
Ali Ahmed is a left winger/left midfielder for Norwich City in the Championship. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ahmed, Edan Diop (Cercle Brugge) offers a fit score of 85/100 at a market value of €3m, while Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) and Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) both present budget options at €1m with fit scores of 84/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ali Ahmed
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Michel Ange Balikwishasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 25 | €3.3m | 93 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ali Ahmed
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ali Ahmed · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ali Ahmed?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Ali Ahmed.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ali Ahmed?
Edan Diop offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ali Ahmed?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Ali Ahmed'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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