Cheaper alternatives to James Maddison
CAM/CMTottenham Hotspur · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Maddison's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to James Maddison are Giovani Lo Celso, Isco, Chris Führich. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) rates 86/100 as a match at about €7.8m, below James Maddison's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to James Maddison
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Maddison
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% James Maddison · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Maddison?
Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 83/100 match to James Maddison.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Maddison?
Giovani Lo Celso offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €7.8m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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