Cheaper alternatives to Joshua Kimmich
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Kimmich's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Joshua Kimmich are Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß, İlkay Gündoğan. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 88/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Joshua Kimmich's ~€38m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joshua Kimmich
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Kimmich
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joshua Kimmich?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 87/100 match to Joshua Kimmich.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joshua Kimmich?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.9m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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