Cheaper alternatives to Tom Krauß
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Krauß's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Tom Krauß are Abdoulaye Touré, Saúl Ñíguez, Marvin Mehlem. Abdoulaye Touré (Le Havre) rates 76/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Tom Krauß's ~€4.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Tom Krauß
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 77 | 76 |
| 2 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 81 | 76 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 76 | 76 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 6 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 84 | 75 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 86 | 75 |
| 8 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 72 | 75 |
| 10 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 82 | 74 |
| 11 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 76 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Krauß
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tom Krauß?
Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 75/100 match to Tom Krauß.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tom Krauß?
Abdoulaye Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tom Krauß?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Tom Krauß's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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