Cheaper alternatives to Joachim Eickmayer
CM/CDMBastia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoachim Eickmayer's profile ↗
Joachim Eickmayer is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Bastia in Ligue 2, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Eickmayer, Victor Jensen and Thijs Oosting, both playing in the Eredivisie, offer similar roles with fit scores of 86/100 and market values of €2m and €1m, respectively. Andrea Franzoni from Virtus Entella also presents a budget option at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joachim Eickmayer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 85 | 84 |
| 4 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 82 | 84 |
| 9 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joachim Eickmayer
≈ 100% Joachim Eickmayer · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Joachim Eickmayer · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Joachim Eickmayer · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joachim Eickmayer?
Andrea Franzoni (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Joachim Eickmayer.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joachim Eickmayer?
Victor Jensen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joachim Eickmayer?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Joachim Eickmayer'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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