Cheaper alternatives to Julian Brandt
CAM/CMBorussia Dortmund · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Brandt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Julian Brandt are Chris Führich, Thomas Müller, Florian Thauvin. Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart) rates 85/100 as a match at about €12m, below Julian Brandt's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Julian Brandt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 28 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Ángel Correasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €8.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Brandt
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Julian Brandt · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Julian Brandt?
Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 84/100 match to Julian Brandt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Julian Brandt?
Chris Führich offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €12m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Julian Brandt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Julian Brandt's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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