Cheaper alternatives to Johan Gastien
CM/CDMClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohan Gastien's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Johan Gastien are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, Pascal Groß. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Johan Gastien's ~€300k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Johan Gastien
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 82 | 78 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 78 | 77 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 76 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johan Gastien
≈ 100% Johan Gastien · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johan Gastien · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Johan Gastien · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Johan Gastien?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to Johan Gastien.
Who is the best-value alternative to Johan Gastien?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Johan Gastien?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Johan Gastien's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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