Cheaper alternatives to Jordan Henderson
CM/CDMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJordan Henderson's profile ↗
Jordan Henderson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, currently valued at €1m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Henderson, players like Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, with a fit score of 84/100, and Rémi Oudin from Lecce, with a fit score of 81/100, both offer similar roles at the same market value. Additionally, Clint Leemans from NAC Breda presents a budget alternative with a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €0m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 82 | 80 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 78 | 79 |
| 8 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 78 | 79 |
| 9 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 79 | 79 |
| 11 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jordan Henderson
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Jordan Henderson · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jordan Henderson?
Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Jordan Henderson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jordan Henderson?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jordan Henderson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jordan Henderson'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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