Lewis Holtby alternatives
CM/CDMNAC Breda · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Holtby's profile ↗
Lewis Holtby is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie, with 30 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Holtby, players like Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle (fit 87/100) and Görkem Sağlam from Kayserispor (fit 86/100) offer similar roles at a market value of €1m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Holtby
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lewis Holtby?
Jens Toornstra (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 84/100 match to Lewis Holtby.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lewis Holtby?
Thijs Oosting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €900k.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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