Cheaper alternatives to Arthur
CM/CDMGirona FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitArthur's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Arthur are Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß, İlkay Gündoğan. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 78/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Arthur's ~€4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Arthur
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 75 | 78 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 73 | 75 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 71 | 74 |
| 4 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 75 | 74 |
| 5 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 78 | 74 |
| 6 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €1.6m | 78 | 74 |
| 7 | Mario Götzesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 31 | €3.1m | 80 | 74 |
| 8 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 73 | 73 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 76 | 73 |
| 10 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 23 | €1.2m | 87 | 73 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €3.6m | 77 | 73 |
| 12 | Ondrej Dudasimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 29 | €2.8m | 81 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arthur
≈ 100% Arthur · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Arthur · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Arthur · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Arthur?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 74/100 match to Arthur.
Who is the best-value alternative to Arthur?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Arthur?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Arthur's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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