Cheaper alternatives to Max Grüger
CMFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Grüger's profile ↗
Max Grüger is a central midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Grüger, players like Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor (fit 83/100), Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle (fit 82/100), and Rémi Oudin from Lecce (fit 81/100) all present similar roles at a market value of €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Max Grüger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 84 | 83 |
| 3 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Cameron Brannagansimilar↗ | Oxford United | 30 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Ezequiel Hamsimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 32 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicola Mostisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Grüger
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Max Grüger · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Max Grüger?
Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Max Grüger.
Who is the best-value alternative to Max Grüger?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Max Grüger?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Max Grüger'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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