Cheaper alternatives to Khéphren Thuram
CM/CDMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKhéphren Thuram's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Khéphren Thuram are Paul Nebel, Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Stöger. Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 86/100 as a match at about €17m, below Khéphren Thuram's ~€36m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Khéphren Thuram
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Khéphren Thuram
≈ 100% Khéphren Thuram · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Khéphren Thuram · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Khéphren Thuram · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Khéphren Thuram?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Khéphren Thuram.
Who is the best-value alternative to Khéphren Thuram?
Paul Nebel offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €17m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Khéphren Thuram?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Khéphren Thuram's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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