Cheaper alternatives to Adam Wharton
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Wharton's profile ↗
Adam Wharton is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Wharton, consider Edu Expósito from Espanyol, valued at €4m, or Samu from Vizela, valued at €2m, both demonstrating a fit score of 87/100. Pascal Groß and Cameron Puertas also offer budget-friendly options with fit scores of 86/100 and market values of €2m and €7m, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 95 | 85 |
| 10 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Wharton
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Adam Wharton?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 85/100 match to Adam Wharton.
Who is the best-value alternative to Adam Wharton?
Edu Expósito offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Adam Wharton?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Adam Wharton'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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