Cheaper alternatives to Oscar Højlund
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOscar Højlund's profile ↗
Oscar Højlund is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, valued at €15m. Suitable budget alternatives to Højlund include Noah Naujoks, who plays for Excelsior in the Eredivisie with a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €1m, and Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, also valued at €1m with the same fit score. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Højlund, Tygo Land of FC Groningen at €2m and Mathias Jensen from Brentford at €10m are also viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 81 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 3 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 82 | 80 |
| 11 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 77 | 79 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oscar Højlund
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Oscar Højlund?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Oscar Højlund.
Who is the best-value alternative to Oscar Højlund?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Oscar Højlund?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Oscar Højlund'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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