Cheaper alternatives to Valentin Rongier
CM/CDMStade Rennais · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValentin Rongier's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Valentin Rongier are Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Valentin Rongier's ~€7.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Valentin Rongier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 81 | 81 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 78 | 79 |
| 11 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valentin Rongier
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Valentin Rongier · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Valentin Rongier?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 80/100 match to Valentin Rongier.
Who is the best-value alternative to Valentin Rongier?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Valentin Rongier?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Valentin Rongier's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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