Cheaper alternatives to Jefferson Lerma
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJefferson Lerma's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jefferson Lerma are Idrissa Touré, Joan Jordán, Jackson Irvine. Idrissa Touré (Pisa) rates 80/100 as a match at about €4.9m, below Jefferson Lerma's ~€5.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jefferson Lerma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 75 | 78 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 81 | 77 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 75 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jefferson Lerma
≈ 100% Jefferson Lerma · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jefferson Lerma · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jefferson Lerma · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jefferson Lerma?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Jefferson Lerma.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jefferson Lerma?
Idrissa Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €4.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jefferson Lerma?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jefferson Lerma's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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