Ali Ahmed alternatives
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, aged 26, with a market value of €5m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ahmed, Edan Diop from Cercle Brugge offers a fit score of 85/100 at a value of €3m, while Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson from Hertha BSC and Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar both provide solid options with fit scores of 84/100 and market values of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Stephy Mavididisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €5.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Vincenzo Grifosimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Joseph Opokusimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €4.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 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 · 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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