Cheaper alternatives to Martin Ødegaard
CMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Ødegaard's profile ↗
Martin Ødegaard is a central midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 6 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ødegaard, players like Mohamed Ihattaren of Fortuna Sittard and Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum 1848 both offer similar roles at significantly lower market values of €3m and €2m, respectively, with fit scores of 89/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 96 | 86 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Ødegaard
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Martin Ødegaard?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 89/100 match to Martin Ødegaard.
Who is the best-value alternative to Martin Ødegaard?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Martin Ødegaard?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Martin Ødegaard'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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