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Cheaper alternatives to Sam Johnstone

GKWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Johnstone's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Sam Johnstone are Manuel Riemann, Marcel Schuhen, Jeremías Ledesma. Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 87/100 as a match at about €200k, below Sam Johnstone's ~€2.1m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Sam Johnstone

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Manuel Riemannsimilar↗VfL Bochum 184835€200k9087
2Marcel Schuhensimilar↗Darmstadt 9830€600k9186
3Jeremías Ledesmasimilar↗Cádiz30€1.4m8784
4Mathew Ryansimilar↗Levante UD33€1.7m9183
5Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗Espanyol33€700k8783
6Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗Hellas Verona27€1.2m8783
7Matías Diturosimilar↗Elche38€100k8983
8Karl Darlowsimilar↗Leeds United35€200k9283
9Wes Foderinghamsimilar↗Sheffield United32€300k8982
10Kevin Müllersimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim32€300k8881
11Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗Burnley36€500k9180
12Daniel Fernandessimilar↗Hamburger SV33€1.3m8179

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Sam Johnstone

1. Manuel RiemannVfL Bochum 184887/100

≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

2. Marcel SchuhenDarmstadt 9886/100

≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90

3. Jeremías LedesmaCádiz84/100

≈ 100% Sam Johnstone · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Sam Johnstone?

Matías Dituro (Elche) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 83/100 match to Sam Johnstone.

Who is the best-value alternative to Sam Johnstone?

Manuel Riemann offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €200k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sam Johnstone?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Sam Johnstone's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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