Cheaper alternatives to Declan Rice
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeclan Rice's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Declan Rice are Joan Jordán, James Ward-Prowse, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Declan Rice's ~€114m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Declan Rice
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Declan Rice
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Declan Rice?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 86/100 match to Declan Rice.
Who is the best-value alternative to Declan Rice?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Declan Rice?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Declan Rice's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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