Hakan Çalhanoğlu alternatives
CDM/CMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHakan Çalhanoğlu's profile ↗
Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Inter in Serie A, with 22 appearances, 9 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Çalhanoğlu, consider James Ward-Prowse from Burnley, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, or Kevin Stöger from Borussia M'gladbach, all of whom have a fit score of 86/100 and significantly lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hakan Çalhanoğlu
≈ 100% Hakan Çalhanoğlu · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hakan Çalhanoğlu · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Hakan Çalhanoğlu · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 86/100 match to Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hakan Çalhanoğlu?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Hakan Çalhanoğlu'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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