Cheaper alternatives to Oscar Højlund
CM/CDMEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOscar Højlund's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Oscar Højlund are Kevin Sessa, Mathias Jensen, Donny van de Beek. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 78/100 as a match at about €800k, below Oscar Højlund's ~€15m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Oscar Højlund
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 77 | 78 |
| 2 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 81 | 77 |
| 3 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 82 | 77 |
| 4 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €1.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 5 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 76 | 76 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 78 | 76 |
| 9 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 78 | 76 |
| 10 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €9.8m | 77 | 76 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oscar Højlund
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Oscar Højlund · strong: xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /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 78/100 match to Oscar Højlund.
Who is the best-value alternative to Oscar Højlund?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €800k.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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