Cheaper alternatives to Josip Brekalo
LW/CAMHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosip Brekalo's profile ↗
Josip Brekalo is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 11 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Brekalo, consider Thorgan Hazard from RSC Anderlecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 83/100, or Pedro from Lazio, a budget option at €1m with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Brekalo
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Josip Brekalo · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Josip Brekalo?
Jón Dagur Þórsteinsson (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Josip Brekalo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Josip Brekalo?
Thorgan Hazard offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Josip Brekalo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left winger) by how closely they match Josip Brekalo'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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