Cheaper alternatives to Johann Lepenant
CM/CAM/CDMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohann Lepenant's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Johann Lepenant are Adrien Thomasson, Marvin Mehlem, Jesper Lindstrøm. Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) rates 78/100 as a match at about €4.3m, below Johann Lepenant's ~€6.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Johann Lepenant
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 85 | 78 |
| 2 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 3 | Jesper Lindstrømsimilar↗ | Everton | 26 | €4.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 79 | 77 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 78 | 76 |
| 6 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 32 | €1.3m | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 81 | 76 |
| 9 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 75 | 75 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 84 | 75 |
| 12 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 77 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johann Lepenant
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Johann Lepenant · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Johann Lepenant?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 77/100 match to Johann Lepenant.
Who is the best-value alternative to Johann Lepenant?
Adrien Thomasson offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €4.3m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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