Kjell Wätjen alternatives
CMVfL Bochum 1848 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKjell Wätjen's profile ↗
Kjell Wätjen is a central midfielder for VfL Bochum 1848 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players like Noah Naujoks from Excelsior and Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen, both valued at €1m and with fit scores of 86/100, could serve as cheaper alternatives to Wätjen. Additionally, Shiloh 't Zand from Fortuna Sittard, valued at €0m, presents a budget option for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 86 |
| 2 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 3 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 24 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kjell Wätjen
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Kjell Wätjen · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kjell Wätjen?
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Kjell Wätjen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kjell Wätjen?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kjell Wätjen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kjell Wätjen'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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