Cheaper alternatives to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
CM/CDMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre-Emile Højbjerg's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg are Leon Goretzka, Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger. Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) rates 86/100 as a match at about €11m, below Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's ~€14m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pierre-Emile Højbjerg · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Leon Goretzka offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €11m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pierre-Emile Højbjerg?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pierre-Emile Højbjerg's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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