Cheaper alternatives to Tom Krauß
CM/CDMLuton Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Krauß's profile ↗
Tom Krauß is a central midfielder and defensive midfielder for Luton Town in the Championship, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Notable matches include a fit score of 81/100 against CD Castellón's Beñat Gerenabarrena and a fit score of 79/100 against both Go Ahead Eagles' Enric Llansana and Espanyol's Edu Expósito. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Krauß, players like Gerenabarrena, valued at €1m, and Llansana, valued at €2m, offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 80 | 79 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 81 | 78 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 80 | 78 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Krauß
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 79/100 match to Tom Krauß.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tom Krauß?
Beñat Gerenabarrena offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.0m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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