Luca Waldschmidt alternatives
CAM/ST1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Waldschmidt's profile ↗
Luca Waldschmidt is an attacking midfielder/striker for 1. FC Köln in the 2. Bundesliga, where he has made 24 appearances this season, contributing 5 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Waldschmidt, players like Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo, La Liga) and Luuk de Jong (FC Porto, Primeira Liga) offer similar roles with fit scores of 83/100 and lower market values. Other options include Florian Sotoca (RC Lens, Ligue 1) and Edin Džeko (FC Schalke 04, 2. Bundesliga), both valued at €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Marvin Duckschsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 32 | €1.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 80 |
| 9 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 32 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | Lille | 40 | €900k | 81 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Waldschmidt
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luca Waldschmidt?
Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to Luca Waldschmidt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luca Waldschmidt?
Iago Aspas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luca Waldschmidt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Luca Waldschmidt'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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