Cheaper alternatives to Niklas Schmidt
CM/CAMToulouse · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Schmidt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Niklas Schmidt are Joan Jordán, Teji Savanier, Florian Sotoca. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Niklas Schmidt's ~€1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
9 cheaper alternatives to Niklas Schmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Susosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 33 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Schmidt
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Niklas Schmidt · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niklas Schmidt?
Suso (Sevilla) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 80/100 match to Niklas Schmidt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niklas Schmidt?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niklas Schmidt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Niklas Schmidt's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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