Cheaper alternatives to Kevin Strootman
CM/CDMGenoa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Strootman's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Kevin Strootman are Joan Jordán, Matúš Bero, Kevin Sessa. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Kevin Strootman's ~€1.3m*. Data as of July 2026.
8 cheaper alternatives to Kevin Strootman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 4 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Jóhann Guðmundssonsimilar↗ | Burnley | 33 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 78 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Strootman
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Kevin Strootman · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kevin Strootman?
Jóhann Guðmundsson (Burnley) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 79/100 match to Kevin Strootman.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kevin Strootman?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kevin Strootman?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Kevin Strootman's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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