Cheaper alternatives to Maximilian Arnold
CM/CDMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilian Arnold's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Maximilian Arnold are Joan Jordán, Rémi Oudin, Marco Reus. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Maximilian Arnold's ~€2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Maximilian Arnold
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 82 | 80 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 78 | 78 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 78 | 78 |
| 7 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €1.9m | 84 | 77 |
| 8 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 80 | 77 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 77 | 77 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Jóhann Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Burnley | 36 | €400k | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilian Arnold
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Maximilian Arnold · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Maximilian Arnold?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Maximilian Arnold.
Who is the best-value alternative to Maximilian Arnold?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Maximilian Arnold?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Maximilian Arnold's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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