Cheaper alternatives to Jesper Karlström
CDM/CMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesper Karlström's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jesper Karlström are Jan Schöppner, Abdoulaye Touré, Amir Richardson. Jan Schöppner (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 75/100 as a match at about €3.2m, below Jesper Karlström's ~€4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jesper Karlström
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 76 | 74 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €3.9m | 85 | 74 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 84 | 74 |
| 5 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 72 | 74 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 74 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 69 | 73 |
| 8 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 86 | 73 |
| 9 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 81 | 73 |
| 10 | Robin Fellhauersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 28 | €3.7m | 86 | 73 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 76 | 73 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 83 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesper Karlström
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jesper Karlström · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jesper Karlström?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 74/100 match to Jesper Karlström.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jesper Karlström?
Jan Schöppner offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jesper Karlström?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Jesper Karlström's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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