Cheaper alternatives to Joshua Kimmich
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Kimmich's profile ↗
Joshua Kimmich is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Bayern München in the German Bundesliga, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 8 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kimmich, players like Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum, and İlkay Gündoğan from FC Barcelona all offer similar roles at a significantly lower market value, each valued at €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Kimmich
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joshua Kimmich?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 87/100 match to Joshua Kimmich.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joshua Kimmich?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joshua Kimmich?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Joshua Kimmich's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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