Cheaper alternatives to Niklas Dorsch
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Dorsch's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Niklas Dorsch are Joan Jordán, Dani Parejo, Niklas Schmidt. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Niklas Dorsch's ~€2.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Niklas Dorsch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 2 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 76 | 76 |
| 5 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 76 |
| 7 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 82 | 75 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 80 | 75 |
| 9 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 77 | 75 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 77 | 75 |
| 11 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €1.4m | 77 | 75 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 79 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Dorsch
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Niklas Dorsch · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niklas Dorsch?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 75/100 match to Niklas Dorsch.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niklas Dorsch?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niklas Dorsch?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Niklas Dorsch's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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