Cheaper alternatives to Kristian Thorstvedt
CM/CAMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKristian Thorstvedt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Kristian Thorstvedt are Kevin Sessa, Muhammed-Cham Saračević, Florian Sotoca. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 85/100 as a match at about €800k, below Kristian Thorstvedt's ~€12m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kristian Thorstvedt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 84 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Lucas Hölersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kristian Thorstvedt
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kristian Thorstvedt · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Kristian Thorstvedt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kristian Thorstvedt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kristian Thorstvedt's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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