Cheaper alternatives to Josh Cullen
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Cullen's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Josh Cullen are Joan Jordán, Jan Schöppner, Vincent Sierro. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 81/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Josh Cullen's ~€4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Josh Cullen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 83 | 81 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 3 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 82 | 78 |
| 4 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.1m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 74 | 78 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 81 | 77 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €1.9m | 79 | 77 |
| 9 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €2.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €1.9m | 78 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Cullen
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Cullen · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Josh Cullen?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 78/100 match to Josh Cullen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Josh Cullen?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Josh Cullen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Josh Cullen's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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