Who should replace Alef Manga?
LW/STRemo · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlef Manga's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Alef Manga, the best-fitting left wingers are Nany Dimata, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen, Sem van Duijn. Nany Dimata (Samsunspor) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mario Balotelli at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alef Manga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nany Dimatasimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Oliver Valaker Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €3.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Gyan de Regtsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Mario Balotellisimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 36 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Bruno Duartesimilar↗ | SC Farense | 30 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Lucas Stassinsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €16m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Ferdy Druijfsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Wesley Saïdsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 31 | €5.3m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alef Manga
≈ 100% Alef Manga · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Alef Manga · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Alef Manga · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alef Manga?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nany Dimata (Samsunspor) does the closest job to Alef Manga, at 90/100 on profile. Oliver Valaker Edvardsen and Sem van Duijn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alef Manga?
Yes — Mario Balotelli (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alef Manga?
Doppel learns Alef Manga's role profile from his 2020/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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