Cheaper alternatives to Jamie Vardy
STLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJamie Vardy's profile ↗
Jamie Vardy is a striker for Leicester City in the Championship, with 29 appearances, 7 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Vardy, consider Olivier Giroud (AC Milan, fit 79/100, value €1m) or Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven, fit 79/100, value €0m). Sem van Duijn (SC Telstar, fit 78/100, value €1m) and Edin Džeko (Fenerbahçe, fit 77/100, value €1m) also present budget options for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 83 | 78 |
| 4 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 79 | 77 |
| 5 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 81 | 77 |
| 6 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 79 | 77 |
| 9 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 77 | 77 |
| 10 | Mame Thiamsimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 34 | €900k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Dame Gueyesimilar↗ | Le Mans | 31 | €700k | 90 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jamie Vardy
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jamie Vardy · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jamie Vardy?
Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 77/100 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 79/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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