Cheaper alternatives to Joshua Zirkzee
STManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Zirkzee's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Joshua Zirkzee are Victor Okoh Boniface, Álvaro Rodriguez, Conrad Harder. Victor Okoh Boniface (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) rates 79/100 as a match at about €5.5m, below Joshua Zirkzee's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joshua Zirkzee
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 79 | 79 |
| 2 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Conrad Hardersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €19m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 82 | 77 |
| 7 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Marvin Pieringersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.7m | 86 | 76 |
| 9 | Arkadiusz Miliksimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €1.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 79 | 76 |
| 11 | Raúl Jiménezsimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €3.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Gabriel Jesussimilar↗ | Arsenal | 29 | €18m | 83 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Zirkzee
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joshua Zirkzee · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joshua Zirkzee?
Florian Sotoca (RC Lens) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 76/100 match to Joshua Zirkzee.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joshua Zirkzee?
Victor Okoh Boniface offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €5.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joshua Zirkzee?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Joshua Zirkzee's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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