Cheaper alternatives to Adam Wharton
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Wharton's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Adam Wharton are Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß, Bruno Fernandes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Adam Wharton's ~€74m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Adam Wharton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Adam Wharton?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Adam Wharton.
Who is the best-value alternative to Adam Wharton?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.9m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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