Cheaper alternatives to Leon Goretzka
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Goretzka's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Leon Goretzka are Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger, James Ward-Prowse. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Leon Goretzka's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Leon Goretzka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 83 | 83 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Goretzka
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Leon Goretzka?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Leon Goretzka.
Who is the best-value alternative to Leon Goretzka?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Leon Goretzka?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Leon Goretzka's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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