Johann Lepenant alternatives
CM/CAM/CDMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohann Lepenant's profile ↗
Johann Lepenant is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Nantes in Ligue 1, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Lepenant, players like Samu from Vitória SC, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, and Adrien Thomasson from Stade Rennais all offer similar roles at lower market values of €2m, €2m, and €4m respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johann Lepenant
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Johann Lepenant?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 81/100 match to Johann Lepenant.
Who is the best-value alternative to Johann Lepenant?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Johann Lepenant?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Johann Lepenant'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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