Cheaper alternatives to Julian Weigl
CDM/CMBorussia M'gladbach · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Weigl's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Julian Weigl are Abdoulaye Touré, Joan Jordán, Roberto Gagliardini. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) rates 76/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Julian Weigl's ~€4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Julian Weigl
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 78 | 76 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 82 | 75 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 81 | 74 |
| 7 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 81 | 74 |
| 8 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 73 |
| 9 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 82 | 73 |
| 10 | Nemanja Maksimovićsimilar↗ | Getafe | 28 | €4.1m | 81 | 73 |
| 11 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 86 | 73 |
| 12 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 74 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Weigl
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julian Weigl · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Julian Weigl?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 75/100 match to Julian Weigl.
Who is the best-value alternative to Julian Weigl?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Julian Weigl?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Julian Weigl's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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