Cheaper alternatives to Lewis Holtby
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Holtby's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lewis Holtby are Kevin Sessa, Joan Jordán, Marvin Mehlem. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 80/100 as a match at about €800k, below Lewis Holtby's ~€1.2m*. Data as of July 2026.
6 cheaper alternatives to Lewis Holtby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Leonardo Bittencourtsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 76 |
| 6 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 85 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Holtby
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lewis Holtby?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Lewis Holtby.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lewis Holtby?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lewis Holtby?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lewis Holtby's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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