Cheaper alternatives to Christoph Baumgartner
CM/CAMRB Leipzig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Baumgartner's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Christoph Baumgartner are Marco Reus, Ismaïla Sarr, Kevin Sessa. Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Christoph Baumgartner's ~€42m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Christoph Baumgartner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €38m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 29 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 34 | €3.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Sergio Arribassimilar↗ | Almería | 22 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Baumgartner
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Christoph Baumgartner · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Christoph Baumgartner?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Christoph Baumgartner.
Who is the best-value alternative to Christoph Baumgartner?
Marco Reus offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Christoph Baumgartner?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Christoph Baumgartner's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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