Cheaper alternatives to Martin Ødegaard
CMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartin Ødegaard's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Martin Ødegaard are Romano Schmid, Kevin Stöger, İlkay Gündoğan. Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) rates 88/100 as a match at about €17m, below Martin Ødegaard's ~€71m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Martin Ødegaard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 96 | 87 |
| 5 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 95 | 85 |
| 11 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martin Ødegaard
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Martin Ødegaard · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
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 88/100 match to Martin Ødegaard.
Who is the best-value alternative to Martin Ødegaard?
Romano Schmid offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €17m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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