Cheaper alternatives to Jens Stage
CM/CDMSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Stage's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jens Stage are Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa, Leon Goretzka. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 86/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Jens Stage's ~€14m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jens Stage
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Stage
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jens Stage · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jens Stage?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Jens Stage.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jens Stage?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jens Stage?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jens Stage's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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