Cheaper alternatives to Will Hughes
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Hughes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Will Hughes are Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán, Edu Expósito. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 84/100 as a match at about €800k, below Will Hughes's ~€4.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Will Hughes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 27 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Hughes
≈ 100% Will Hughes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Will Hughes · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Will Hughes · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Will Hughes?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Will Hughes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Will Hughes?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Will Hughes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Will Hughes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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