Cheaper alternatives to Joelinton
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoelinton's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Joelinton are Eric Ebimbe, Philip Billing, Kevin Sessa. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 84/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below Joelinton's ~€27m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joelinton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 30 | €6.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 4 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 12 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joelinton
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joelinton · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joelinton?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 81/100 match to Joelinton.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joelinton?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joelinton?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Joelinton's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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