Cheaper alternatives to Mateo Kovačić
CM/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMateo Kovačić's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Mateo Kovačić are Giovani Lo Celso, Kevin Stöger, Luis Alberto. Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis) rates 82/100 as a match at about €7.8m, below Mateo Kovačić's ~€9.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Mateo Kovačić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 3 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 80 | 79 |
| 7 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 80 | 79 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mateo Kovačić
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: xG + xA, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mateo Kovačić · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Arne Maier (FC Augsburg) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 79/100 match to Mateo Kovačić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Mateo Kovačić?
Giovani Lo Celso offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €7.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Mateo Kovačić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Mateo Kovačić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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