Cheaper alternatives to Jamie Vardy
STCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJamie Vardy's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jamie Vardy are Olivier Giroud, Cristhian Stuani, Oscar Vilhelmsson. Olivier Giroud (AC Milan) rates 75/100 as a match at about €900k, below Jamie Vardy's ~€970k. Data as of July 2026.
4 cheaper alternatives to Jamie Vardy
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 37 | €900k | 77 | 75 |
| 2 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 38 | €700k | 76 | 73 |
| 3 | Oscar Vilhelmssonsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 20 | €600k | 90 | 73 |
| 4 | Yussuf Poulsensimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €900k | 76 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jamie Vardy
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jamie Vardy?
Oscar Vilhelmsson (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 73/100 match to Jamie Vardy.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jamie Vardy?
Olivier Giroud offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jamie Vardy?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Jamie Vardy's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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