Cheaper alternatives to James Maddison
CAM/CMTottenham Hotspur · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Maddison's profile ↗
James Maddison is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League, with a market value of €19m. Players similar to Maddison who are cheaper alternatives include Cameron Puertas from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €7m with a fit score of 88/100, and Giovani Lo Celso from Real Betis, valued at €8m with a fit score of 87/100. Other budget alternatives are Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum, valued at €2m, and Isco, also from Real Betis, valued at €4m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 98 | 87 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 7 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 96 | 86 |
| 8 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Maddison
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Maddison?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 87/100 match to James Maddison.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Maddison?
Cameron Puertas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €6.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Maddison?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match James Maddison'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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